Tata Group approaches its third anniversary of acquiring Air India in January, CEO Campbell Wilson provides a comprehensive overview of the airline’s strategic transformation and market positioning including strong dominance on the metro routes.
Air India and IndiGo
Air India (AI) will deploy Vistara (UK) narrowbody aircraft on metro routes to compete with IndiGo Airlines (6E), as it will introduce newly launched IndiGo Strech, a business class product on the busiest routes.
China is urging India to resume direct passenger flights after a four-year hiatus, but the Indian government is hesitant due to ongoing tensions from a border dispute, officials added.
IndiGo (6E) is set to introduce business class seats on selected aircraft, targeting key domestic and international routes.
Tata owned Indian FSC Air India and Interglobe led IndiGo has the Vision to Become Global Carriers are on Track with New Orders
IndiGo Airlines (6E), India’s leading carrier in terms of market share, recently made a significant move in the aviation industry by placing an order for 30 Airbus A350-900 widebody aircraft.
Indian airlines operate around 600 aircraft, excluding over 150 planes grounded for various reasons such as engine issues and the grounded Go First (G8) fleet.
IndiGo (6E), the largest domestic airline in India, is exploring the possibility of launching premium seating, offering hot meals, and implementing a loyalty program by the close of 2024.
At the IATA Annual General Meeting, which was held earlier this week in Istanbul, Air India, which is owned by Tata Sons, was elected to the IATA Board of Governors.