The launch of IndiGo Lite comes two weeks after Air India introduced its own Basic fare, which excludes the complimentary meal. It signals a broader shift in India's aviation market.
Signalling industry-wide slowdown, DGCA had said that airlines would operate just over 23,000 weekly domestic flights during the summer schedule starting 29 March.
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Nearly 4,500 IndiGo flights were cancelled during the operational crisis, according to the findings of a Directorate General of Civil Aviation investigation.
Govt-appointed panel found multiple violations of aviation regulations & deficiencies in airline’s operational planning, crew management and oversight mechanisms.
Companies should not unnecessarily increase fares to increase their profits and should adhere to aviation regulations. The need today is to issue licenses to new players.
While the commission didn’t mention provisions under which IndiGo's market domination would be examined, Competition Act 2002 prohibits abuse of dominant position by any enterprise.
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