It looks like domestic air travellers will be spoilt for choice in 2016. From the over six-decade-old Air India to the new kid on the block Vistara, all have plans to not only add more aircraft but also offer passengers increased frequency and connectivity. Also, a lot more in-flight entertainment choices are expected to come onboard this year.
Air India plans to induct over 30 aircraft into its fleet, a mix of narrow body aircraft and turboprops for the domestic market. Senior AI officials said the new inductions are meant to ensure that the carrier is able to enhance regional connectivity and improve the quality of in-flight experience for passengers.
The Maharaja, which started a three-times-a-week flight linking Mumbai with Surat and Gwalior, now plans to link Delhi with Gorakhpur with six flights a week from January 15.
Vistara has plans to add four more aircraft during 2016 which will allow it to fly to new destinations and also increase the frequency of its flights. “This will allow us to enhance connectivity to destinations that are important for domestic as well as overseas travellers to India,” a Vistara spokesman told BusinessLine. Vistara took to the skies on January 9, 2015.
Vistara is planning to give its customers a new flying experience. “By early next year, the entire Vistara fleet will incorporate the most advanced in-flight entertainment system of wireless streaming for highly engaging content across all cabins,” the spokesman said.
At the same time, premier class flyers can also look forward to a new experience on the ground. “We are also looking forward to the launch of Vistara’s very own signature lounge at T3 in Delhi,” the spokesman added.
SpiceJet, which got a new lease of life in January 2015 with Ajay Singh coming on board, also has plans of adding three-four aircraft during the year.
29/12/15 Ashwini Phadnis/The Hindu Business Line
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Air India plans to induct over 30 aircraft into its fleet, a mix of narrow body aircraft and turboprops for the domestic market. Senior AI officials said the new inductions are meant to ensure that the carrier is able to enhance regional connectivity and improve the quality of in-flight experience for passengers.
The Maharaja, which started a three-times-a-week flight linking Mumbai with Surat and Gwalior, now plans to link Delhi with Gorakhpur with six flights a week from January 15.
Vistara has plans to add four more aircraft during 2016 which will allow it to fly to new destinations and also increase the frequency of its flights. “This will allow us to enhance connectivity to destinations that are important for domestic as well as overseas travellers to India,” a Vistara spokesman told BusinessLine. Vistara took to the skies on January 9, 2015.
Vistara is planning to give its customers a new flying experience. “By early next year, the entire Vistara fleet will incorporate the most advanced in-flight entertainment system of wireless streaming for highly engaging content across all cabins,” the spokesman said.
At the same time, premier class flyers can also look forward to a new experience on the ground. “We are also looking forward to the launch of Vistara’s very own signature lounge at T3 in Delhi,” the spokesman added.
SpiceJet, which got a new lease of life in January 2015 with Ajay Singh coming on board, also has plans of adding three-four aircraft during the year.
29/12/15 Ashwini Phadnis/The Hindu Business Line
