Originally Posted by YesLetsDiscuss

I think ST, 9W, and passengers from both sides would benefit greatly from such a move. It would be good strategically even if there isn't opposition to join *A from the Indian government.

9W has already been newly approved for flying BOM-AMS and BOM-FCO, both ST hubs and likely to get BOM-CDG as well. This makes it either a natural ST partner or a formidable competitor.