India's Largest Airline Mulls Mumbai-Manila Route
India's largest low-cost carrier, IndiGo, is prioritizing the evaluation of a Mumbai-Manila route upon securing approval for its Philippine entry, aiming to bolster air connectivity between major economic hubs of both nations. The Philippine Department of Trade and Industry is assessing the airline's plans.
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