
Business travel has changed forever: IndiGo CEO
United Airlines, Air Canada, US Airways, and Air Sahara were Ronojoy Dutta’s stamping grounds, before IndiGo. Since then, it hasn’t been clear blue skies for the man. He now sees tailwinds emerging.
United Airlines, Air Canada, US Airways, and Air Sahara were Ronojoy Dutta’s stamping grounds, before IndiGo. Since then, it hasn’t been clear blue skies for the man. He now sees tailwinds emerging.
India’s air bubble agreement with the U.S. has given a fillip to 16-hour non-stop flights between the two nations. Air India has taken a lead, but questions remain about its continuity.
India’s aviation sector reported a modest 2.8% YoY growth in passenger traffic in May, as Indian airlines added capacity led by budget-airline SpiceJet.
The Union Budget 2019-20 has nothing to offer frequent flyers, but the aviation sector did receive some announcements, which if acted upon could bode well for the sector.