India's aviation sector is witnessing a modest recovery in demand, but rising fuel prices and a weakening rupee are emerging as major headwinds that could pressure airline profitability in the coming quarters, according to a new industry analysis by J P Morgan.
After days of disruptions that affected several passengers, IndiGo on Monday said it is operating over 1,800 flights across its network, reconnecting all stations that it serves. The airline said its operations have stabilized with a 91 per cent on-time performance, marking a recovery from t
The air quality in the national capital remained in the 'poor' category on Tuesday, with a thin layer of smog covering parts of the city and limiting visibility.
According to the airline, Monday's total flight count has risen sharply from around 1,650 on Sunday. IndiGo also reported a marked improvement in its on-time performance (OTP), which has climbed to 90% across the network, a substantial leap from nearly 75% recorded the previous day.
Civil Aviation Secretary Samir Kumar Sinha said the government worked actively to address passengers' concerns in the wake of the disruption caused by the recent IndiGo operational crisis, and 100 per cent refunds for PNR cancellations have apparently been completed.
"Things are almost back to normal. Airlines have been performing. In fact, the operations have been very smooth. IndiGo has flown more than 1,800 flights today, which is almost normal. All the other airlines, like Akasa, Air India Express, Air India, Spicejet, they have flown their full c
The Ministry of Civil Aviation & DGCA have been continuously monitoring the situation across all airports in real time since December 3, due to extraordinary circumstances arising from the disruption of IndiGo operations.
Communist Party of India (Marxist) MP John Brittas alleged that there is a collusion between the government and the airline companies in the wake of the disruption caused by the recent IndiGo operational crisis and widespread flight cancellations.
Civil Aviation Secretary Samir Kumar Sinha has said that there has been no delay on the part of the government in swinging into action following the operational crisis in IndiGo airlines, and there were coordinated meetings with the airlines and airports to iron out the difficulties faced