World Trade Centre (WTC) Mumbai and the All-India Association of Industries (AIAI) Dr. Vijay Kalantri said that the lack of competition in India’s aviation market, noting that IndiGo dominates the sector, leaving other airlines to compete for the remaining market share
Over the past week, IndiGo has cancelled more than 2,100 flights. Representational Pic/File/iStock
The World Trade Centre (WTC) Mumbai and the All-India Association of Industries (AIAI) have expressed serious concern over the ongoing disruption in India’s aviation sector due to IndiGo crisis, the country’s largest airline by market share, an official statement said on Monday.
Over the past week, IndiGo cancelled more than 2,100 flights, affecting the smooth movement of passengers and cargo, and creating chaos at airports across the country.
“Images of stranded passengers at airports project a poor image of the economy, which is otherwise celebrating strong growth. The disruption affects not just travellers but also the tourism and hospitality sectors, which rely on smooth connectivity,” said Dr. Vijay Kalantri, Chairman of WTC Mumbai and President of AIAI.
Kalantri stated that the lack of competition in India’s aviation market, noting that IndiGo dominates the sector, leaving other airlines to compete for the remaining market share.
He recalled past examples, such as Deccan Airways merging into Air Sahara, later acquired by Jet Airways, which eventually collapsed due to similar operational challenges.
“The government should encourage competition, use data-driven forecasting for passenger traffic, and plan for long-term stability rather than reacting at the last minute. Price caps and sudden rule changes have worsened the crisis, making travel even more expensive,” he added.
Kalantri further said that there was a need for timely policy action, stronger regulatory oversight, and support for new entrants to protect passengers, tourism, and businesses in India’s third-largest aviation market.
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