Challenges ahead for LCCS

The CAPA’S Indian Aviation Report 2013-14 predicts Indigo opting for strategic investors or an IPO. Air India’s privatisation is also high on the agenda for the next administration.

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the first time in recent years, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA) sounds a warning for the low-cost airline IndiGo in its Indian aviation report 2013-14. India’s most profitable and biggest airline (by passengers carried) is likely to face a more challenging landscape in FY14. The increased competition could come from Jet placing much greater attention on its low-cost subsidiary JetKonnect; SpiceJet and order for over 50 A320Neos which will be utilised by its low cost subsidiary JetKonnect,” the report noted. Jet Airways could have a longer- term need for as many as 200 aircraft, but CAPA expects that the purchases will be announced in phases.

GoAir is expected to launch international