
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.
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.
Higher aircraft maintenance costs, employee expenses, and mark-to-market losses on capitalised operating leases drag the airline further into the red in a seasonally weak travel period.
Given that all airlines in India have replaced the capacity vacated by Jet Airways, a low-fare environment has set into the crucial 0-15 day booking period which would add pressure on revenues
IndiGo co-founder Rakesh Gangwal accuses Rahul Bhatia and his affiliate firm IGE Group of violating corporate governance norms; questions the integrity of the airline’s board, too.
Even as domestic traffic growth is on the rebound, India’s largest airline IndiGo reported profit growth of 401.2% in Q4 of FY19.
IndiGo CEO Ronojoy Dutta issued a statement to dispel speculations over a possible rift between the airline’s two co-founders. But, he did allude to the fact that there were differences.
AION expects to support IGT in its next phase of growth as the company focuses on accelerating service expansion in current and new verticals in the travel industry.
Five years after it made its formal return to aviation, Tata Group finds itself facing a conundrum. Does it choose a complex merger with Jet Airways or be patient and grow organically?
The former airline executive will help shape OYO’s future in South Asia - a critical growth market for the company.