Etihad CEO James Hogan calls Jet investment a bet on India market

MIAMI: Etihad Airways' stake purchase in Jet Airways should be seen as an investment in the Indian market and not in the airline per se, the Abu Dhabi-based carrier's chief executive said. James Hogan was speaking at a panel discussion at the 71st annual general meeting of the International Air Transport Association here on Monday evening.

Through the stake purchase, Etihad is eyeing India's growing market for outbound travel, as the airline tries to expand its network and better compete with regional rivals. "For us we are the smallest of the three Gulf carriers and remain the smallest of the three Gulf carriers," Hogan said. Etihad acquired 24% in Jet for about Rs 2,000 crore. The deal followed a three-time increase in bilateral seat entitlements between India and Abu Dhabi.
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