New Delhi, May 22 -- IndiGo is fully compliant with all regulatory frameworks governing its operations with aircraft leased from Turkish Airlines, IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers said on Wednesday, adding that the decision to renew these leases lies with the Indian government.

IndiGo operates direct flights to Istanbul using two Boeing 777 aircraft leased from Turkish Airlines, and offers codeshare connections to Europe and the US through its partnership with the Turkish carrier.

"It is important to recognise that the operation to Istanbul is taking place in the context of the Air Service Agreement (ASA) between India and Turkey. IndiGo is fully compliant with all regulatory frameworks and regulations which are there. We have thousands of Indi...