Originally Posted by
rurouni212
I wouldn't be to sure about India's government. That aside, the point is is that while some FF may feel entitled, what they receive is business between the individual and the airline. The government portion must be responsible about what they control in the aviation sector. As you've pointed out, they can't continue being AI-centric forever, especially given AI's status.
Right. On the one hand, GoI should think on wider scale--industry, as opposed to an airline, but on the other, as the owner of AI, the Govt must act in the best interest of AI. Since both can;t be done at the same time, the Govt should divest itself of AI ownership.
According extra privileges to by an airline, even on that's not owned by the Govt, is normal even in the largest capitalist economy. So let's not make that a big issue. Govt employees act as most Indians do, take advantage of their position or personal connection, whether kosher or not. Govt employees are but a microcosm of Indian society.