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Competition Commission of India (CCI)

Nancy Shah
naena.shah@gmail.com

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Competition Issues in the . Civil Aviation Sector . . . . . . .
Evaluating Competition related issues pertaining to the Indian Airlines’ Industry, with Special Reference to M&A in light of Competition Act, 20021
A study paper submitted for Internship June-July, 2007 to Competition Commission of India (CCI).

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Prepared in fulfillment of the requirement as part of Economics, M.A in Gokhale Institute of Politics & Economics.

Competition Issues in the Civil Aviation Sector

DISCLAIMER This project report/dissertation has been prepared by the author as an intern under the Internship Programme of the Competition Commission of India for academic purposes only. The views expressed in the report are personal to the intern and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Commission or any of its staff or personnel and do not bind the Commission in any manner. This report is the intellectual property of the Competition Commission of India and the same or any part thereof may not be used in any manner whatsoever, without express permission of the Competition Commission of India in writing.

Nancy Shah, 30.7.07

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Table of Contents Part I: Introduction………………………………………………………………………....10 Part II: Drivers to Growth………………………………………………………………….15 Part III: Types of Air Services……………………………………………………………..17 Part IV: Players of the Industry.................................................................................................18 Part V: Importance of Competition……...……………………………………..….…….....22 Part VI : Relevant Market Concept……………...………………………….....…………...27 Part VII : Competition related issues pertaining to the Aviation Sector.………..………….31 a. Loyalty Programs ( FFP’s & Travel Agent Programs)……....….…...…...… 31 b. Multi Contact………………………....………….…........................................34 c. Competition in Vertically Related... [continues]

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