AirAsia India: Break-even target ambitious, say experts

AirAsia India will get a cost advantage over other airline start-ups. For, it can rely on its parent for aircraft lease, maintenance support and training.   Even so, its aim of achieving......

Flying gets cheaper in India!

Globally, it's been a simple model. Price your fares at least 30 per cent below full service carriers and draw in the price-conscious customer. To do so, you have to pare costs by operating from......

Naresh Goyal's next plan: Operate a low-cost carrier!

Kingfisher's departure from the Low Cost Carrier (LCC) segment shows that running an LCC is no cakewalk, requiring a whole new management philosophy. When budget carrier Air Deccan was launched in......

LCC business a different ball game altogether

Kingfisher Airlines chairman Vijay Mallya's decision to do away with low-cost operation and focus on full-service operations is a clear indication that legacy carriers cannot successfully operate......