New Aircraft in the IndiGo Airlines Bookings Option List

The leading low-cost carrier (LCC) of India – IndiGo – recently received its 100th aircraft. Based in Gurgaon, it operates hundreds of flights with a fleet size of over 80 models, from the primary hub at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI), Delhi. This airline is the largest service provider in the region with the market share of more than 32 per cent. It provides cheap airline tickets for over 40 national and international destinations. In order to reduce the overhead cost, this LCC operates Airbus models only, and the recently received is an A320. It is a part of the bulk order placed by the airline back in 2005; some of them are still in the process of manufacturing.

Apart from new orders, it also signed a deal with the Tigerair regarding 12 models on lease and these deliveries started in the month of October. These additions in the fleet have been reflected in the IndiGo airlines booking option list as well. It initiated operations on new routes and increased the number of flights on the existing ones. As per reports, the new aircraft landed at the IGI Airport in the morning, making this carrier a part of the league of Jet Airways and Air India with more than 100 aircraft. It placed an order with the France-based manufacturer – Airbus – for 250 aircraft, one of the largest orders placed in the aviation industry that has been evaluated at a price of approximately $25.5 billion. The fast growing LCC is a loyal customer of Airbus models and has placed many bulk orders with the company since its inception.

The president of this carrier said that collection of the 100th model is a milestone. It is expected that many such milestones will be created in the coming years. The Indian aviation industry is enjoying a good period in terms of business as a significant number of new fliers avail these services every day. With the supportive policies and terms of the government, many global airlines want to set up their airline in the country. AirAsia – the Malaysia based airline is a recent example to be followed by Vistara.

Impact of Changes in Fuel Charges on SpiceJet Booking

The world has become a global village with the onset of revolutionary technologies in the communication industry. People belonging to different parts of the world can get connected through video chat or voice calls in just a few seconds. This increased communication led to expansion of business as well as personal relations with people of different cities and countries, which in turn increases the need to cover long distance journeys for personal meetings, when required. People involved in such cross-country or cross-city businesses often opt for air booking to save their precious time and reach the destination without any hassle. Significant reduction in air fares has increased the affordability, and hence reports show a long jump in the number of fliers in the recent years.

The cost aviation turbine fuel (ATF) is extremely high in India as compared to other parts of the world. In order to provide a platform for new entrants and motivate existing player, respective authorities are making efforts to bring it down. A reduction of approximately 7.3 per cent in the existing prices announced by them has come as a sigh of relief. This is the fourth time a cut in ATF has been done and it is expected that low-cost carriers (LCCs) will make the most of it by reducing the cost of seat reservation. The chief operating officer (COO) of SpiceJet said that the load factor was around 86 per cent because of festivity season, backed by heavy discounts. However, a further fall in the prices will certainly increase SpiceJet booking in the coming months.

As per reports, the jet fuel rate for Delhi is approximately INR 62537.93 per kilolitre after reduction of INR 4987.70. The ATF in Mumbai is comparative high and stands at INR 64414.98 per kilolitre. Similarly, it varies with different states because of difference in the taxation policies. Cheaper procurement cost due to declining international oil prices led to reduction in price. As per industry experts, 40 per cent of the cost seat reservation with airlines is constituted by jet fuel. It is expected that India-based airlines may reduce tickets prices and Jet Airways, Air India, GoAir and IndiGo booking can increase in the following months.