DELHI- Zooom Airlines (Z0), formerly known as Zoom Air, marked its return to the Indian aviation landscape on January 31 with its inaugural passenger flight from Delhi (DEL) to Ayodhya (AYJ).
For services on the Delhi-Ayodhya route, the airline deploys Bombardier CRJ 200ER aircraft. Ayodhya has gained prominence as one of the country’s highly sought-after spiritual tourism destinations.
Return After More than 5 Years
Having ceased operations in July 2018, the Gurugram-based airline successfully renewed its air operator certificate from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on September 15, 2023.
Zoom Air, originally established as Zexus Air in April 2013, received its first aircraft, a Bombardier CRJ200, and commenced operations in February 2017.
However, the airline struggled to attract significant air passenger traffic, leading to the suspension of its air operator certificate by the DGCA for over a year in July 2018 due to safety concerns.
After a restart of services in October 2019, the airline faced another suspension in March 2020 due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Rebranded with a new name, the airline is striving to establish a renewed brand identity and provide an improved flying experience for passengers, according to industry experts.
Zooom Airlines Ayodhya Flights
Zooom Airlines announced its relaunch with services connecting Ayodhya and Delhi, expressing a commitment to enhancing regional connectivity in India. Atul Gambhir, Zooom’s Chief Executive Officer, stated in a press release that the new flight services aim to connect people, cultures, and regions to the spiritual hub of Ayodhya.
He further mentioned that the airline would continue to play a supportive role by endorsing the Government’s Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS-UDAN), planning to introduce additional services focused on the UDAN routes as part of its service relaunch.
Gambhir stated, “We are also contemplating the exploration of new routes and expanding our network to encompass more tier-2 cities. This initiative will provide passengers with additional travel options, contributing further to the growth of the domestic aviation sector.”
With plans to offer a “cost-effective” and “convenient” solution for regional travel needs, the airline aims to cater to the evolving demands of passengers in the expanding Indian aviation market.
Presently, the Indian aviation market features two active private regional carriers, Fly Big (S9) and Star Air (S5), holding a 0.2 percent and 0.3 percent share, respectively, in the domestic civil aviation market. There is also Alliance Air (9I), owned and operated by the government of India.
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