Moment of reckoning: Is IndiGo ready for Tata-Air India onslaught in 2023?
Critical questions stare India's largest private airline as it gears up to face its first dose of real competition.
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Air traffic set to regain pre-pandemic level this fiscal: CRISIL
In the fiscal year 2022, the air traffic volumes witnessed a partial recovery of 55%, despite being hit owing to tough travel restrictions during the Covid-19 pandemic years of 2020 and 2021.
What are the odds against Rakesh Jhunjhunwala’s Akasa?
Setting up an airline in a downturn may make sense but getting an airline up and running in India is likely to be easier said than done. Here’s why.
Tata vs IndiGo: Indian aviation set for a royal duel
Indigo—India’s largest private player—is set to face its most serious challenge at a time when the giant finds itself on its knees.
A sustainable flight path
Battered by the Covid-19 pandemic, India’s aviation sector relies on sustainability for the road to viability among airports and airlines. Here’s what works, what doesn’t.
Aviation gallops: Daily passengers up 3x since May
With the decline in the second wave of the pandemic, passenger confidence in air travel is on the rebound. Starting October, though, is when traffic numbers could gain momentum, says IndiGo.
Jet 2.0 isn’t taking off anytime soon
Jet Airways’ new investor Murari Lal Jalan says it will take about six months to get all approvals for a relaunch. But will the resurgence of Covid-19 infections further delay the airline’s revival?
India to the U.S.: The ultra-long haul travel
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.
The IndiGo strategy
Even as the Tata group doubles down on its aviation bets, IndiGo is also preparing ground for its next stage of growth. It’s on a mission to build the best airline system for India, says its CEO.
Jet 2.0: Flight of fancy
While the Jet 2.0 programme is aimed at reviving the past glory of Jet Airways, the airline's new investors need to have the appetite for losses and commitment to investing top dollar. Will they?
