Indian airlines have expanded, but empty spots remain due to geopolitics
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian airlines have expanded, but empty spots remain due to geopolitics

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In the last two years, Indian carriers led by IndiGo and Air India have added international flights to a plethora of destinations. As the airlines aim to make India a transit hub and expand their wings, Air India and IndiGo have helped bridge the gap between connectivity by foreign and Indian carriers. The real expansion for Indian carriers started in 2023, with Air India a year old in the Tata fold, IndiGo in expansion mode to beat Air India and Vistara’s future is certain to be with Air India. While multiple carriers like Emirates and Turkish continue to operate to Russia, with the shortage of aircraft, Air India would want to prioritise operations to Russia.

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Air India Expansion Plans On Pause As Delays In Aircraft Delivery Hinder Growth: CEO Wilson
6 days, 22 hours ago

Air India Expansion Plans On Pause As Delays In Aircraft Delivery Hinder Growth: CEO Wilson

ABP News  

Air India's expansion plans are set to face hurdles in the upcoming fiscal as aircraft delivery delays and ongoing refurbishments of wide-body planes constrain fleet growth. According to CEO and Managing Director Campbell Wilson, the Tata Group-owned airline, along with its low-cost subsidiary Air India Express, will receive multiple narrow-body aircraft this year, supporting domestic and short-haul international expansion in …

Dominance of foreign airlines on international routes to benefit Indian carriers: ICRA
1 week, 5 days ago

Dominance of foreign airlines on international routes to benefit Indian carriers: ICRA

Live Mint  

New Delhi, March 20 : The dominance of foreign airlines on international routes presents a significant growth opportunity for Indian carriers, according to a report by rating agency ICRA. International air passenger traffic for Indian carriers is projected to grow by 15-20 per cent in FY2025 and FY2026, against domestic air traffic growth of 7-10 per cent per year. Indian …

Air India in talks to buy more widebody jets from Airbus and Boeing: Report
1 week, 5 days ago

Air India in talks to buy more widebody jets from Airbus and Boeing: Report

India Today  

Air India is in discussions with Boeing and Airbus to purchase more widebody jets, reported news agency Reuters. POTENTIAL EXPANSION If finalised, this order would be in addition to Air India’s 2023 deal for 470 aircraft from both manufacturers and another 100 Airbus jets ordered last year. COMPETITION WITH GLOBAL AIRLINES Air India is working to regain market share lost …

Vietnam Airlines adds Bengaluru and Hyderabad flights from May 2025
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Vietnam Airlines adds Bengaluru and Hyderabad flights from May 2025

Firstpost  

Vietnam Airlines expands India network with new Bengaluru and Hyderabad flights, enhancing connectivity and catering to growing travel demand New Delhi: Vietnam Airlines will launch direct flights from Bengaluru and Hyderabad to Hanoi starting May 2025, expanding its India network. Nguyen Trung Hieu, Country Manager India, Vietnam Airlines, expressed his excitement about the expansion, stating, “India is an extremely important …

In charts: How Indian airlines are going international
3 weeks, 2 days ago

In charts: How Indian airlines are going international

Live Mint  

Ahead of the summer season, India's two leading airlines are ramping up their international presence. In February, Air India announced more flights on 10 international routes from end-March, as well as new or expanded tie-ups with five foreign carriers covering 48 foreign destinations. Indeed, though Indian airlines still trail foreign carriers, they have come out on the other side of …

Two different flight paths: Air India is fortifying its domestic network while IndiGo is going big on international
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Two different flight paths: Air India is fortifying its domestic network while IndiGo is going big on international

Live Mint  

Two disparate strategies, as different as chalk and cheese, adopted by the country’s two largest airlines, are playing out in Indian skies. The Tata group-owned Air India and Air India Express, have been transferring domestic routes, adding new destinations in India, and fortifying its presence across the country. The merger and close coordination between Air India and Air India Express …

Under the Tatas, Air India Express has become a jumbo airline
1 month, 1 week ago

Under the Tatas, Air India Express has become a jumbo airline

Live Mint  

In January 2022, when the Tata group took over Air India and Air India Express, the low-cost subsidiary largely restricted to Gulf routes had a fleet of 26 aircraft, all B737-800NGs. While the group has invested in merging its four airlines to form two airlines, one full service and one low cost, Air India Express has nearly quadrupled its fleet …

Air India announces expansion plans for summer
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Air India announces expansion plans for summer

Hindustan Times  

Air India has announced expansion plans for the peak summer schedule starting March 30 to boost connectivity on several key international routes, the airline said in a statement on Thursday. Air India is also strengthening its presence in East Asia, with the Delhi-Seoul flights increasing from four to five weekly flights over growing demand. The Delhi-Hong Kong route will In …

The winners and losers of 2024 in Indian skies
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The winners and losers of 2024 in Indian skies

Live Mint  

The growth of the domestic aviation sector could have been more than last year, had it not been for the supply chain constraints and the SpiceJet conundrum. The Tata Group airlines has emerged as winners with Air India Express seeing a growth of over 20% in departures and capacity by ASK, while Air India ferried 16% more domestic passengers over …

Why is IndiGo adding widebody planes now?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Why is IndiGo adding widebody planes now?

Live Mint  

In what looks like IndiGo showing remarkable faith in Air India’s turnaround and growth, the airline is diving head first into the widebody game much earlier than it received its own A350s, which it ordered last year. However, these statistics take a different turn if both Air India and Air India Express are combined together and the Tata group as …

Air India Express increases check-in baggage allowance for Middle East, Singapore flights: Know details
2 months, 1 week ago

Air India Express increases check-in baggage allowance for Middle East, Singapore flights: Know details

India TV News  

Air India Express has announced a notable increase in its checked-in baggage allowance for passengers flying to the Middle East and Singapore. This enhanced allowance applies to Air India Express international flights between India and the Middle East, as well as Singapore," the release noted. It should be mentioned here that Air India Express operates around 450 weekly flights between …

Air India ‘bullish’ on long-haul international routes
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Air India ‘bullish’ on long-haul international routes

The Hindu  

Air India Group, which completes three years of privatisation this month, has recorded the fastest growth in passengers on its far-flung international destinations such as the U.S., Europe and Australia. Air India’s focus on long-haul markets is complemented by its efforts to grow traffic on metro to metro routes domestically, where the Group is the second biggest with a 30% …

Air India sees a revenue goldmine in long-haul transit traffic
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Air India sees a revenue goldmine in long-haul transit traffic

Live Mint  

Air India Ltd sees a lucrative opportunity in international transit traffic by flying people from North America and Europe to Asian destinations through India, expanding its share of a market dominated by foreign airlines. According to Air India data, foreign airlines enjoy a market share of 80% in long-haul transit traffic, while Indian airlines have less than 15%. "Air India …

Air India ‘bullish’ on long-haul travel
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Air India ‘bullish’ on long-haul travel

The Hindu  

Air India Group, which completes three years of privatisation this month, has recorded the fastest growth in market share on far-flung international destinations such as the U.S., Europe and Australia. In comparison, the passenger share of the Group, including the low-cost carrier Air India Express, has grown by 4% to 30% on domestic routes, while short-haul international routes have seen …

Air India to see major expansion, increase global coverage: Airline chief
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Air India to see major expansion, increase global coverage: Airline chief

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Air India, which added 100 new aircraft to its order book towards the end of 2024, is set to see major expansions and increase its global coverage in 2025, the airline’s chief executive officer Campbell Wilson said on Wednesday. In his New Year greetings, Wilson said that the airline’s mergers and new aircraft deliveries have taken the Air …

Air India rolls out Wi-Fi service on select aircraft
3 months ago

Air India rolls out Wi-Fi service on select aircraft

The Hindu  

Private carrier Air India on Wednesday rolled out Wi-Fi internet connectivity services on board domestic and international flights on its widebody Airbus A350 and Boeing 787-9 fleet as well as on select Airbus A321neo aircraft. Accessible on Wi-Fi-enabled devices such as laptops, tablets, and smartphones with iOS or Android operating systems, the in-flight Wi-Fi will also allow guests to connect …

Air India rolls out Wi-Fi service on select aircraft
3 months ago

Air India rolls out Wi-Fi service on select aircraft

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Private carrier Air India on Wednesday rolled out Wi-Fi internet connectivity services on board domestic and international flights on its widebody Airbus A350 and Boeing 787-9 fleet as well as on select Airbus A321neo aircraft. Accessible on Wi-Fi-enabled devices such as laptops, tablets, and smartphones with iOS or Android operating systems, the in-flight Wi-Fi will also allow guests to …

Air India enhances fleet with 300 aircraft, aiming for global expansion by 2025
3 months ago

Air India enhances fleet with 300 aircraft, aiming for global expansion by 2025

Hindustan Times  

Air India has covered a lot of ground since privatisation and its global coverage will further increase in the years ahead, the airline's chief Campbell Wilson said on Wednesday. In his New Year message, Wilson said these mergers and new aircraft deliveries have taken Air India Group's fleet to 300 aircraft, allowing it to expand to over 100 domestic and …

Indian aviation in 2024: A year of consolidations, survival and premiumisation
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian aviation in 2024: A year of consolidations, survival and premiumisation

Live Mint  

As 2024 comes to an end, a look at the last 12 months shows how much the aviation industry in India has changed and what lies ahead. The much-delayed merger finally got all the regulatory nods, and erstwhile AirAsia India, which had become AIX Connect, folded into Air India Express to create one large Low-Cost carrier for the group. Delays …

Air India upgrades 2025: From changes in fleet, schedules to international routes - All you need to know
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Air India upgrades 2025: From changes in fleet, schedules to international routes - All you need to know

Live Mint  

Air India is set to updates to its international route network from next year onwards. The Tata group-owned airline will use its flagship A350 and B777 aircrafts along these routes with upgraded cabin interiors on multiple US and UK routes, Economics Times reported. From January 16 onwards, India's flag carrier will deploy its retrofitted A320neo between Delhi and Bangkok flights …

IndiGo's 100% stock rally: What comes next?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

IndiGo's 100% stock rally: What comes next?

Live Mint  

Imagine this: it’s 2015, and India’s largest airline by domestic market share—IndiGo, holding nearly 35%—is preparing for its initial public offering. Improved connectivity and expanding infrastructure will not only bring more passengers into the fold but also reinforce IndiGo’s position as a market leader in India’s soaring aviation sector. Scaling with market growth: India’s aviation sector is poised for exponential …

Air India places firm order for 100 more aircraft with Airbus
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Air India places firm order for 100 more aircraft with Airbus

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Tata Sons-owned Air India on Monday said it has placed a firm order for 100 more aircraft with Airbus. With the latest order, Air India's total order book now stands at 570 aircraft, which has overshadowed IndiGo's previous order of 500 aircraft. In 2023, Air India placed an order for 470 aircraft with Boeing and Airbus worth $70 …

IndiGo, a longtime Airbus customer, is now adding Boeing planes
3 months, 3 weeks ago

IndiGo, a longtime Airbus customer, is now adding Boeing planes

Live Mint  

Surprising as it may sound, the airline with the largest order book with Airbus is inducting more Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft into its fleet, albeit on wet-lease. It has seen the transfer of routes from the mainline carrier and also the transfer of aircraft from Air India to Air India Express. With a cost structure lower than Air India …

International Civil Aviation Day: A glimpse into India's aviation industry
3 months, 3 weeks ago

International Civil Aviation Day: A glimpse into India's aviation industry

India Today  

International Civil Aviation Day, celebrated every year on December 7, is an important occasion to recognise the role of aviation in global connectivity, economic development, and fostering cultural exchange. This day also draws attention to the challenges faced by the aviation industry and the progress made in ensuring the safety, sustainability, and accessibility of air travel. In 2023, India’s aviation …

IndiGo: Navigating turbulence as market leader
3 months, 4 weeks ago

IndiGo: Navigating turbulence as market leader

Live Mint  

On 17 November, India’s domestic air traffic surpassed half a million passengers in a single day for the first time, marking a milestone for the country's aviation industry. In October, the last full month with available data, India’s top airline, IndiGo, expanded its already outsized market share for the fourth straight month, to nearly match its all-time high of 63.4% …

Indian Airlines Unable To Hike Fares Despite Surging Travel Demand, Says Report
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Indian Airlines Unable To Hike Fares Despite Surging Travel Demand, Says Report

ABP News  

The aviation industry in India has been booming recently with demand for travel surging, however, the airlines are still struggling to increase their fares. Official data from the International Air Transport Association revealed that domestic flight prices majorly remained stagnant, often reaching close to or even below 2025 levels. The data showed that airfares have not been able to keep …

AI sees growth from domestic, short international flights in 2025: CEO Campbell Wilson
4 months ago

AI sees growth from domestic, short international flights in 2025: CEO Campbell Wilson

The Hindu  

Air India will see most of the air traffic growth coming from domestic and short-haul international operations in 2025 as more narrow-body planes are joining the fleet and legacy wide-body aircraft will be going for retrofit next year, the airline's chief Campbell Wilson said on Thursday, November 28, 2024. "Once it starts in 2025, we will be doing 3-4 aircraft …

Air India to increase fleet size by a third to 400 planes by 2027: CEO
4 months ago

Air India to increase fleet size by a third to 400 planes by 2027: CEO

Live Mint  

Tata Sons-owned Air India is aiming to increase the group's fleet capacity by a third to 400 aircraft by 2027, its chief executive Campbell Wilson said on Thursday. On 12 November, Air India completed its much-awaited merger with Vistara to create an integrated airline, partly owned by Singapore Airlines, that will be flying 120,000 passengers daily and connect more than …

IndiGo Dominates Domestic Air Passenger Traffic In October With 63.3 Per Cent Market Share, DGCA Data Reveals
4 months ago

IndiGo Dominates Domestic Air Passenger Traffic In October With 63.3 Per Cent Market Share, DGCA Data Reveals

ABP News  

Domestic air passenger traffic in India surged in October, official data revealed. The country’s domestic air traffic climbed 5.3 per cent in October 2024 and reached 1.36 crore passengers, the latest data from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation revealed. The collective market share of Air India for the month under review stood at 19.4 per cent, while Vistara accounted …

Flying’s new high: Raise a toast to it?
4 months, 1 week ago

Flying’s new high: Raise a toast to it?

Live Mint  

It’s ironic that airlines in India aren’t in the best of shape, but demand for air travel in the country is touching new peaks. Surprisingly, though, a new record has been scaled weeks after Diwali, which suggests durable strength in this market, with its pandemic slump now a fading memory. While capacity has expanded a bit, a long expected wait …

IndiGo and Air India are taking the battle to each other like never before
4 months, 2 weeks ago

IndiGo and Air India are taking the battle to each other like never before

Live Mint  

As 6E-6814 took off for Mumbai on Thursday from Delhi, IndiGo made history as it started offering dual-class seating. The flight is historic for both IndiGo and Indian aviation and comes in the same week of another historic event taking place — the merger of Vistara with Air India. Air India taking the battle to IndiGo As Vistara merged into …

Air India-Vistara merger complete; integrated entity to operate over 5,600 weekly flights
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Air India-Vistara merger complete; integrated entity to operate over 5,600 weekly flights

The Hindu  

Air India said on Tuesday that it has completed the integration and legal merger with Vistara, a day after the latter flew for the last time under its own flight code “UK”. The development follows the integration of Air India Express and erstwhile AirAsia India achieved last month to form the low-cost arm of the airline, that will complement the …

Why Indian carriers struggle to survive despite airport boom and record footfall
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Indian carriers struggle to survive despite airport boom and record footfall

Firstpost  

The Indian aviation industry may seem to be soaring, but it has a history of airline shutdowns due to money troubles, intense competition and management issues. While Air India merged with Indian Airlines in 2007 to become the largest full-service airline, other major players like Kingfisher, Jet Airways and Air Sahara all eventually collapsed. Boeing’s 2023 outlook estimates that over …

One market, two models: How a Vistara-enhanced Air India will take on budget airlines like IndiGo
4 months, 3 weeks ago

One market, two models: How a Vistara-enhanced Air India will take on budget airlines like IndiGo

Firstpost  

The merger of Vistara with Air India sets the stage for a fierce battle between full-service luxury and budget-friendly options as IndiGo continues to dominate the low-cost market On November 12, 2024, the Indian aviation industry will see a major shift with Vistara, a full-service airline jointly owned by Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, merging with Air India, which is …

Connectivity, monopoly and airlines: How is winter shaping up for Indian aviation?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Connectivity, monopoly and airlines: How is winter shaping up for Indian aviation?

Live Mint  

As the winter schedule kicks in, domestic airlines are already in expansion mode, with Air India Express expanding its services from Chennai and IndiGo opening up almost all flights on the IndiGoStretch between Delhi and Mumbai. Data shared by aviation analytics company Cirium throws up interesting statistics for November, after Vistara’s merger with Air India, the first full month of …

Air India cancels several flights in peak winter. What passengers should know
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Air India cancels several flights in peak winter. What passengers should know

Hindustan Times  

Air India has been on an expansion spree ever since the airline’s ownership shifted from the government to the Tata Group. This time is no different, with reports indicating flight cancellations by the airline during the peak winter period between India and North America. This comes at a time when the airline will see a sudden spurt in its flight …

Need to strengthen Indian airlines for international air travel: Economic Survey 2024
8 months, 1 week ago

Need to strengthen Indian airlines for international air travel: Economic Survey 2024

The Hindu  

Indian airlines need to be strengthened in order to ensure long-haul international air connectivity, the Economic Survey 2024 said. The emphasis on supporting Indian carriers, it said, was required to plug the leak caused by a large proportion of Indian long-haul international traffic travelling through connectivity hubs in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. At the same time, Air India …

Need a stronger aviation ecosystem to brace for 2X fleet expansion in 5-6 years
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Need a stronger aviation ecosystem to brace for 2X fleet expansion in 5-6 years

The Hindu  

The privatisation of Air India leading to the transfer of its ownership by the government to Tata Sons in 2022 and the ensuing transformation plan being undertaken at the airline has triggered a strategic transformation in the country’s airline sector. Meanwhile, India’s largest airline IndiGo, which has a fleet of about 370 aircraft with more than 980 on order, continues …

Half of Indian airports see foreign carriers dominate international routes
9 months, 1 week ago

Half of Indian airports see foreign carriers dominate international routes

Hindustan Times  

Indian carriers have been on a fleet ordering spree. While Indian carriers operate 47.6% of all international flights from India by frequencies, it's only 38.2% by seats deployed. Airports which handle only foreign carriers There are five airports in India where only foreign carriers operate the international flights. Interestingly, while foreign carriers have point of call within India, Indian carriers …

Why Air India, which dominates India-US routes, has become hell for passengers
10 months ago

Why Air India, which dominates India-US routes, has become hell for passengers

Hindustan Times  

Air India is the largest carrier on the India-US routes and its largest presence is in San Francisco. From diverting in Russia last year to a 15-20 hour delay at frequent intervals, downgrading from premium economy to economy, the social media remains abuzz with complaints around flights to San Francisco. A look at flight tracking website FlightRadar24’s data shows that …

After decades of decline, Air India is betting billions on a comeback
10 months, 3 weeks ago

After decades of decline, Air India is betting billions on a comeback

Al Jazeera  

CEO Campbell Wilson says journey to restoring Air India’s reputation is ‘well under way’. Tasked with leading this mission is Air India CEO Campbell Wilson, who was recruited from Singapore’s low-cost airline Scoot in 2022 to turn around the carrier, founded in 1932 by French-Indian aviator entrepreneur JRD Tata. After the “capital-intensive” five-year plan is completed, Air India hopes to …

IndiGo’s new Airbus order: What it means for India’s largest airline
11 months ago

IndiGo’s new Airbus order: What it means for India’s largest airline

Hindustan Times  

The first hint of IndiGo’s widebody plans had come up in 2017. IndiGo’s new Airbus order: What it means for India’s largest airline IndiGo - the country’s largest carrier, has “agreed” to place a firm order for 30 A350-900 aircraft with Airbus. Dreams in place since 2017 IndiGo’s intention to express interest in international operations of Air India group made …

The foreign presence, and absence, of Indian airlines that passengers must know
1 year ago

The foreign presence, and absence, of Indian airlines that passengers must know

Live Mint  

Air India group and IndiGo have publicly stated their intentions to expand in international sectors. There are nine routes from Ahmedabad where there are foreign carriers but none of the Indian carriers operate, four from Amritsar. Routes that have only Indian presence When it comes to Indian carriers operating monopoly international routes, Air India Express wins hands down as it …

From Bali to Baku, the expansion of Indian airlines will tell you where Indians are travelling
1 year, 1 month ago

From Bali to Baku, the expansion of Indian airlines will tell you where Indians are travelling

Hindustan Times  

Starting next month, IndiGo will increase the frequency of its flights to Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. Indian carriers expanding rapidly Data provided by Cirium, an aviation analytics company, exclusively for this article shows that compared to pre-COVID shows that there are multiple new destinations where Indian carriers have started flying. These include places like Bali and Tbilisi - where …

Outlook robust for Indians travelling abroad
1 year, 2 months ago

Outlook robust for Indians travelling abroad

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Increasing numbers of Indians are set to travel abroad in the coming years as their disposable income grows in tandem with more direct flights, improved visa processing for nearby countries, and a likely growth in flights by Indian airlines, travel platform MakeMyTrip said on Friday. Over the next 3-5 years or more, significant chunk of new orders are …

Airlines to increase fleet by 25% in a year as passenger number rises
1 year, 3 months ago

Airlines to increase fleet by 25% in a year as passenger number rises

Hindustan Times  

India’s airlines will grow their fleet capacity by nearly 25% during the next 12 months, which will help feed rising passenger numbers and fill the void created by Go First’s grounding, data sourced from various airlines showed on Tuesday. According to the data available, Indian airlines have around 600 operational aircraft, excluding over 150 planes grounded for several reasons, including …

New Air India by 2025-end: CEO Campbell Wilson
1 year, 6 months ago

New Air India by 2025-end: CEO Campbell Wilson

Live Mint  

“We’re very confident that we’re in the right place for full service being long-haul, medium-haul international. Domestically, it’s quite clear that the market is most appropriate for low-cost, which is why we have Air India Express that will form the bulk of our domestic flights as well as some short-haul international," Wilson said in an interview on Monday. The Tata …

Akasa Air gets 20th aircraft, now eligible to fly international routes
1 year, 8 months ago

Akasa Air gets 20th aircraft, now eligible to fly international routes

The Hindu  

Akasa Air welcomed its 20th aircraft in Bengaluru becoming the first airline in Asia to add the 737-8-200 variant of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to its fleet. Going from 0 to 20 aircraft within 12 months is not just an Akasa record, but a record that encapsulates the potential of our great country, and one for our whole nation to …

British Airways looks to expand in India, says CEO
1 year, 9 months ago

British Airways looks to expand in India, says CEO

Live Mint  

British Airways Sean Doyle's chief on Friday talked about the growth in air travel demand in India and the airline is mulling over an expansion. While talking at PTI media roundtable Sean Doyle said that the airline is witnessing a balanced growth in India and a jump is Currently, British Airways has 56 weekly frequencies connecting five Indian cities like …

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