Air India Express has recently reached the milestone of 100 aircraft in its fleet, and with this significant growth, it is likely to become as large as Jet Airways by the end of this fiscal year. To put this into perspective, Jet Airways operated a fleet of around 120 aircraft at its peak. Air India Express’ rapid expansion has been fueled by its commitment to increasing frequencies to various destinations, much like Indigo’s approach two decades ago. By dominating frequencies from a single station, the airline has been able to connect major metropolitan cities and satisfy demand for travel, making life difficult for other high-cost carriers in the process.
The airline’s strategy seems to be paying off, as it is on target to fly 30 million passengers in the next fiscal year, up from the 20 million passengers it transported in the previous fiscal year. With this significant growth, Air India Express is likely to become a major player in the Indian aviation industry, rivalling Jet Airways in terms of fleet size. This rapid expansion is a significant achievement, especially considering that the airline has only been around for nearly two decades.