IndiGo defends domestic dominance, citing 34% capacity on routes with no rival service
IndiGo MD Rahul Bhatia said the carrier’s scale and cost base reflect two decades of network building, with 34% of capacity deployed on routes no other airline serves. The airline has upgraded pilot rostering and early-warning systems after December disruptions, while CAPA expects its domestic share to moderate by FY32.
IndiGo MD Rahul Bhatia defended the airline’s domestic dominance, citing unique routes, 20 years of scale-building and cost leadership. The carrier has strengthened pilot rostering and early-warning systems after December disruptions, while CAPA expects market share to moderate by FY32.
Why this matters
The defense follows IndiGo's warnings that pilot-duty rules hurt cost and capacity after disruptions, and its calls for ATF-tax and airport-fee cuts to keep air travel affordable.
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