Articles Tagged ‘Air Costa’

Chennai being challenged as it is poised to break 20m passenger milestone; IndiGo is #1 carrier

Chennai being challenged as it is poised to break 20m passenger milestone; IndiGo is #1 carrier

Chennai is India’s fourth busiest facility, but since late 2017 the airport’s monthly passenger numbers have been usurped by a faster growing competitor. Marc Watkins reviews the airport’s recent traffic figures, its seasonality profile, as well as its biggest routes and carriers, including newcomer Vistara.

India catching UK for air traffic; IndiGo now more than twice as big as Jet Airways domestically; Air India growing its long-haul network

India catching UK for air traffic; IndiGo now more than twice as big as Jet Airways domestically; Air India growing its long-haul network

India continues to witness impressive air traffic growth. Domestic demand is up over 15% in the first five months of this year, while international is up over 8%. We reveal developments in the market share of the local carriers and the top 10 carriers for international capacity in S17.

India now #5 country for air travel; passes Germany for airport traffic with over 250m passengers in 2016; IndiGo's 40% domestic share

India now #5 country for air travel; passes Germany for airport traffic with over 250m passengers in 2016; IndiGo’s 40% domestic share

India’s airports welcomed over 40 million extra passengers in 2016, representing growth of 20% compared with 2015. We look at the leading airports, compare international and domestic growth and reveal the market shares of the leading domestic airlines.


Indian domestic market growing at 20% in 2016; IndiGo celebrates 10th anniversary and reaches 111 aircraft; Air Pegasus grounded

Indian domestic market growing at 20% in 2016; IndiGo celebrates 10th anniversary and reaches 111 aircraft; Air Pegasus grounded

Domestic air travel demand in India is growing fast. We reveal the latest market share trends among Indian carriers and also reveal which are the fastest-growing airports for international traffic.

Air Pegasus and TruJet latest carriers to launch domestic operations in India; domestic growth fastest since 2011; IndiGo heads for 100 planes

Air Pegasus and TruJet latest carriers to launch domestic operations in India; domestic growth fastest since 2011; IndiGo heads for 100 planes

India’s domestic market has seen the number of airlines grow from six in 2013 to 11 at the end of 2015. We reveal how the newcomers are performing and how quickly the market overall is growing. Plus a round-up of new international services.

IndiGo close to grabbing 40% of Indian domestic market; Delhi passes 40 million passenger milestone

IndiGo close to grabbing 40% of Indian domestic market; Delhi passes 40 million passenger milestone

India’s airlines are taking advantage of low fuel prices and going through a period of rapid growth. We reveal the shifts in domestic market share, the top 15 Indian airports and which are the leading international carriers.


AirAsia India and Vistara bring further competition to Indian market; domestic traffic up almost 20% in September to November period

AirAsia India and Vistara bring further competition to Indian market; domestic traffic up almost 20% in September to November period

Demand for air travel in India is booming once again. After a quiet start to 2014, domestic passenger numbers are growing at double-digit rates. We reveal the change in airline market share during 2014 and look at which airports are growing fastest for domestic and international passengers.

AirAsia India helps stimulate Indian domestic air traffic; passenger numbers up 12.6% in June

AirAsia India helps stimulate Indian domestic air traffic; passenger numbers up 12.6% in June

India’s airlines may not be the most financially healthy in the world, but that isn’t stopping them from achieving reasonable growth in the second quarter of 2014. We reveal which airports are growing fastest for domestic and international traffic and what share of the market AirAsia India has so far managed.

Air Costa commences domestic brace of routes

Air Costa commences domestic brace of routes

Air Costa starts flights from Hyderabad Airport in India to Chennai Airport and Jaipur Airport in India. 


Air Costa launches three Indian domestic routes

Air Costa launches three Indian domestic routes

Air Costa is India’s newest airline, operating two E170s on domestic routes. Just don’t mention Paramount Airways.

Air Costa Jaipur to Bengaluru wins Arch of Triumph with solo effort

Air Costa Jaipur to Bengaluru wins Arch of Triumph with solo effort

Shame on you! A bad week for airport fire and rescue services everywhere with only one entry in anna.aero’s “Arch of Triumph” Fire Truck Water Arch (FTWA) competition – for Air Costa’s Jaipur to Bengaluru route launch on 15 October.

Air Costa becomes India's newest airline

Air Costa becomes India’s newest airline

Air Costa has become the newest scheduled airline to operate in the Indian domestic market. With two E170s and just four routes on sale at present, the airline faces some major challenges. We take a closer look at the airline’s operational schedule and see what competition it faces.