The call for boycotting Turkish airlines and businesses intensified after Turkey stood in solidarity with Pakistan as India launched military operation Sindoor against them. Several Indian businesses terminated their partnerships with Turkish businesses, and tour agencies canceled tours to Turkey. IndiGo Airlines has nevertheless decided to continue its codeshare agreement with Turkish Airlines despite increasing pressure. Here’s Why Indigo Airline Breaks Boycott Turkey Rule.

Indigo Airline Breaks Boycott Turkey

IndiGo has a codeshare agreement with Turkish Airlines, under which Turkish Airlines flights are available for booking in favor of IndiGo. The alliance offers Indian tourists more than 40 European and American cities through Istanbul, thus facilitating foreign travel at reasonable rates and with ease.

Why IndiGo Sticks With Its Tie-Up
In spite of the boycott campaign against its tie-up with Turkish Airlines, IndiGo has stuck to its alliance with Turkish Airlines due to some reasons.

Economic Gains: IndiGo maintains that the alliance facilitates trade of billions of dollars between India and Turkey.

Affordable Travel: The codeshare arrangement has made worldwide travel accessible to Indian tourists.

Strategic Growth: IndiGo lacks wide-body jets and the alliance helps it access locations all over the world without needing to acquire wide-body jets.

Public and Political Opposition
IndiGo’s move has generated outrage among political parties and social media activists calling for a total boycott of Turkish-associated business. Some think that continuing the partnership indirectly favors a nation that has been averse to India’s interests.

Future of IndiGo’s Turkey Operations
Though IndiGo insists it is a commercial deal, the airline will also face increasing pressure from India’s government and citizens. If business on Turkish flights falls off, IndiGo may reconsider.

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