BUSINESS
Triumph for Vistara, turbulence for Akasa as domestic air traffic rises in August
Vistara recorded a better load factor and took back the number two position in market share from Air India while Akasa Air lost market share and saw a rise in its cancellation rate.
BUSINESS
Chasing 100 million passengers, IndiGo needs wet leases as P&W issues continue to haunt
With no clarity yet on Pratt & Whitney engine removals for the next set of issues, IndiGo will have to look at capacity enhancement in multiple ways with wet lease being one of them.
BUSINESS
SpiceJet's stock got a push last week. What’s driving it?
Does the 25 percent gain mean that SpiceJet can take advantage of Akasa Air’s problems and regain market share?
WORLD
Airlines from ASEAN have adopted a ‘China+1’ strategy. Here’s why
In pursuit for diversification, these airlines have been relying on traffic from India to sustain and grow.
BUSINESS
Have a flight scheduled during the G20 Summit? Do these things right away
New Delhi hosts the summit on September 9 and 10. While those flying into and out of Delhi should regularly check details of their schedule online, even those travelling to or from airports adjoining the capital have to be alert.
BUSINESS
Are IndiGo's widebody dreams stuck in split terminal operations?
To fill up widebody aircraft, the airline will have to primarily rely on Delhi, followed by Mumbai; but with long connecting times, it will be a disadvantage.
BUSINESS
Where lies the Window of Opportunities for Air India and others for international growth?
In the top 10 airlines carrying international traffic from India lies the possible answer to where Indian airlines could expand.
BUSINESS
Kissa Kursi Ka: Plane reconfig will add over 1,000 seats to Akasa Air
Dispensing with the few sumptuous seats in its inventory, the airline will now have 189 seats in all its aircraft, which will aid operational flexibility and help lower costs.
COMPANIES
Air India's refurbishment plan indicates less of economy, more of premium
The idea behind the change is that the airline wants to increase its revenue, keeping its operating costs more or less the same. That is possible only with a premium offering.
BUSINESS
IndiGo still has time to be a Pratt & Whitney-mukt airline
Several aircraft with P&W engines in its fleet have had to be grounded for inspections
BUSINESS
SpiceJet Q1 Preview: What to look for in the results today
The beleaguered airline may just swing to a profit on lower fuel costs but has a long way to go
BUSINESS
As airlines chart out expansion plans, it is time to fill the air gaps
The maiden flights to and from Indonesia could be the beginning of a strategic expansion directed at improving connectivity with India’s most significant trade partners.
BUSINESS
5 things that shaped Akasa’s first year on earth
The new kid on the tarmac has benefitted from weakened competition as well as sound business moves. But what will the next year look like?
BUSINESS
Akasa becomes India’s first airline to induct B737-8-200; ready for international flights
The B737-8-200 is expected to help Akasa Air improve its revenues while allowing it to optimise cost per seat and become more competitive.
BUSINESS
IndiGo Q1 results preview: Will the airline log the maximum monies ever?
Given its growing domestic and international business, a profit in Q1 seems likely, though how much is anybody’s guess. IndiGo’s maximum profit ever was Rs 1,423 crore. But that was with 18 percent fewer passengers and one lesser competitor
BUSINESS
Vistara to soon boast of all-modern fleet, second Indian airline to achieve the feat
As the last B737 leaves its fleet, Vistara will have an entire fleet of next generation aircraft. This will give it an opportunity to improve operational standardisation and lower emissions.
BUSINESS
Double-engine sarkar (in the Indian skies) may be good news for airport operators
Across airports, IndiGo and the Tata group of airlines run the lion’s share of the flights. As more airports come up for privatisation, the presence of these biggies may reassure prospective players about the potential of the business.
BUSINESS
Go First cleared to resume operations, set to make history
However, there are more questions than answers at this stage, including those on whether lessors will keep trying to get their planes back.
BUSINESS
Akasa Air makes the most of Go First's fall
India’s newest airline saw the highest increase in flights in May, over April, in percentage terms. IndiGo continues to rule the roost in absolute numbers.
BUSINESS
One in five A320 family planes in Airbus order book is from an Indian carrier
Huge aircraft orders also mean brighter prospects for the industry – from maintenance to the workforce and allied services.
BUSINESS
Monopoly, ahoy! Indigo is the sole airline flying on 552 out of 1,048 routes in India
Of the 1,048 routes within India, 769 are a monopoly, with only one airline operating. No player will be expanding rapidly in the immediate future, so IndiGo will remain the dominant player, with over 60 percent market share, for some time to come.
BUSINESS
DGCA to audit GO First next week to see if it can fly again
No Indian airline has made a comeback after being grounded for over 24 hours. If the company gets a go-ahead and the lenders decide to step in with the necessary funding, it could mean that the airline would be allowed to start ticket sales.
INDIA
Manohar International Airport overtakes Dabolim in connectivity in five months
While Dabolim is connected to 15 domestic destinations, MIA is connected to 21. While both are in the same state, Goa, Dabolim airport is operated by the Indian Navy, and it is closed from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm on weekdays. Also, the civil enclave has limited bays. Hence, allotting additional slots to airlines at Dabolim is always a challenge.
BUSINESS
For IndiGo, the real battle starts now
IndiGo will be locked in a steady battle with the Air India group and will have to differentiate itself beyond its already-proven on-time, hassle-free experience model.
