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India's Skies Shift: IndiGo Capacity Reallocated
24 Jan
Summary
- 10 percent of IndiGo's flights are being reassigned.
- 717 flight slots have been freed between January and March.
- This move aims to rebalance capacity without hurting passengers.
India's aviation sector is undergoing a planned redistribution of flight operations, with 10 percent of IndiGo's capacity now being reassigned to other domestic airlines. This initiative, implemented by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, aims to ensure a more balanced distribution of flights across high-demand routes.
The curtailment is being rolled out gradually to minimize passenger inconvenience. Regulators are actively working to fill capacity gaps, particularly on busy sectors where IndiGo previously held a significant share.
As of the first quarter, 717 IndiGo slots have been freed and are being reassigned. This includes slots at major airports like Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai. Despite this adjustment, IndiGo continues to be a dominant player in the Indian aviation market.
The redistribution is described as a regulatory balancing act, fostering fair access to capacity and maintaining competition within the sector. The process is ongoing, with schedules being adjusted over the coming weeks.
