Air India Eyes 275 Extra Flights in December as IndiGo Trims Capacity
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Air India is considering adding up to 275 flights in December. This follows the aviation ministry's order for IndiGo to cut 10% of its routes.
Air India is preparing to potentially operate up to 275 additional flights this month. This move comes after the aviation ministry directed IndiGo to reduce its capacity by 10% to redistribute routes during the busy holiday travel period.
The ministry is reallocating some of IndiGo’s routes to Air India, AI Express, and Akasa. The goal is to minimize passenger inconvenience and address IndiGo’s dominant market share.
According to a Times of India report, the Tata Group-owned airline has requested clarification from the ministry regarding the duration of the restrictions on IndiGo. This information is crucial for Air India to effectively plan its capacity adjustments, the report by Saurabh Sinha stated.
A senior government official noted that IndiGo currently operates approximately 1,900 routes, with at least 10% subject to cuts.
"A final decision will be made by Sunday or Monday. Some of these routes will be given to Air India, AI Express and Akasa. We can’t allow people to suffer in peak travel season. Also, this is a way to check a single airline’s domination," the official stated. Air India has told the government it needs clarity on how long this situation will last. "In the short term, we are exploring operating 275 extra fights this month on routes that bear the maximum brunt (of IndiGo cuts). Whenever possible, we operate our widebody aircraft."
