Low Cost Airlines: Burgeoning Segment of Indian Aviation Industry

1. Introduction

• 1.1 Low Cost Carrier Model
• 1.2 Value Chain Analysis of LCC
• 1.3 History of Low Cost Airlines in India

2. Market Overview

• 2.1 LCC Vs FSC
• 2.2 Market Share
• 2.3 Growth Rate

3. Growth Drivers

• 3.1 High Economic Growth
• 3.2 Growing Tourism Demand
• 3.3 Government Measures to Improve Air Connectivity
• 3.4 Huge Capacity Induction
• 3.5 Partnerships with Fast Food Chains & Travel Portals
• 3.6 Income from Ancillary Revenues

4. Challenges

• 4.1 Rising Fuel Prices
• 4.2 Lack of Proper Infrastructure
• 4.3 Civil Aviation Laws and Regulations
• 4.4 Massive Pilot Shortages
• 4.5 Dependence on Leased Aircrafts

5. Competitive Landscape

• 5.1 Market Share
• 5.2 Fleet Comparison

6. Company Profiles

• 6.1 Air Deccan
  • 6.1.1 Overview
  • 6.1.2 Key Financials
  • 6.1.3 Business Strategies
    • 6.1.3.1 Route Strategy
    • 6.1.3.2 Two-fleet Strategy
    • 6.1.3.3 Focus on E-ticketing
    • 6.1.3.4 Significant Developments
    • 6.1.3.5 Air Cargo Business
    • 6.1.3.6 Cabin Crew Procurement Plan
    • 6.1.3.7 Deal with European consortium
    • 6.1.3.8 Agreement for Holiday Packages
• 6.2 SpiceJet
  • 6.2.1 Overview
  • 6.2.2 Key Financials
  • 6.2.3 Business Strategies
    • 6.2.3.1 Cost Advantage to Persist
    • 6.2.3.2 Arrangement with United Aviation
    • 6.2.3.3 Significant Developments
    • 6.2.3.4 Inducts Second Boeing 737-900 ER
    • 6.2.3.5 Agreement with Air India
    • 6.2.3.6 Launch of SpiceJet Hotels
• 6.3 GoAir
  • 6.3.1 Overview
  • 6.3.2 Business Strategies
  • 6.3.3 Superior Process Efficiency
    • 6.3.3.1 Attractive Offers
    • 6.3.3.2 Services for Fog Season
    • 6.3.3.3 Significant Developments
    • 6.3.3.4 Deal with Tata-AIG General Insurance
    • 6.3.3.5 Growth in Passenger Traffic
    • 6.3.3.6 Agreement with Airbus

• Regulatory Structure
• Passenger Traffic in Airports
• Airport Traffic Growth by Continent & Type of Airport
• Airport Traffic Growth by Type of Airports in Asia
• Upcoming Airlines in India
• Mergers & Acquisitions

• Low Cost Carrier Strategies
• History of Low Cost Airlines in India
• LCC Growth Projection (2008-11)
• GDP Growth Rate (2003-07)
• Rising ATF Prices (2007)
• Transport Infrastructure Assessment (2007)
• Major Airports Share of Traffic
• Sales Tax at Various Airports
• Parking Slots at Major Airports
• Fleet Comparison (2007)
• Competitor Matrix
• Passenger Traffic in Airports (2006)
• Airport Traffic Growth by Continent & Type of Airport (2006)
• Airport Traffic Growth by Type of Airports in Asia (2006)
• Upcoming Airlines in India
• Mergers & Acquisitions

• Segments of Aviation Industry in India
• Low Cost Carrier Model
• Value Chain Analysis LCC
• Market Share of LCC vs FSC (Jan 07 Vs Jan 06)
• Market Share of LCC vs FSC (June 06 to Sep 06)
• Per Capita Income (2000-07)
• Spending on Transportation (2000-06)
• Foreign Tourist Arrivals to India (2000-06)
• Domestic Tourists Visits (2000-06)
• Fleet Growth (2006-09E)
• Fuel Cost Build Up
• Airlines Industry - Domestic Market Share (2007)
• LCC Market Share (Nov 2007)
• LCC Market Share (July-Oct 2006)
• Domestic Fleet Age Comparison
• Air Deccan - Market Share
• Air Deccan - Cost Generated/Available Seat Km (2006-09E)
• Air Deccan - Fleet Addition (2004-09E)
• SpiceJet - Market Share
• SpiceJet - Cost Generated/Available Seat Km (2006-09E)
• GoAir - Market Share