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Indigo Airlines Strategic Gamble Transforming from A Domestic Low-Cost Carrier to A Global Aviation Player
Subject area: Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities · Area of research: Case Study
DOI: 10.64388/IREV9I3-1710532-059
Abstract
Indigo Airlines India?s largest domestic airline is expanding into the international market by introducing new long-haul and short-haul routes This paper examines the strategic rationale risks and opportunities associated with Indigo?s international expansion Through qualitative analysis of Indigo?s low-cost carrier model global competition fleet management market positioning and financial considerations this research identifies the challenges the airline faces from state-backed carriers such as Emirates and Qatar Airways The hybrid Indigo Stretch model aims to attract price-sensitive yet aspirational travellers This research contributes to understanding how a domestic low-cost carrier can evolve into a global player
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How to cite this paper
@article{1710532,
author = {Arnav Goyal},
title = {Indigo Airlines Strategic Gamble Transforming from A Domestic Low-Cost Carrier to A Global Aviation Player},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2025},
volume = {9},
number = {3},
pages = {549-560},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1710532.pdf},
abstract = {Indigo Airlines India?s largest domestic airline is expanding into the international market by introducing new long-haul and short-haul routes This paper examines the strategic rationale risks and opportunities associated with Indigo?s international expansion Through qualitative analysis of Indigo?s low-cost carrier model global competition fleet management market positioning and financial considerations this research identifies the challenges the airline faces from state-backed carriers such as Emirates and Qatar Airways The hybrid Indigo Stretch model aims to attract price-sensitive yet aspirational travellers This research contributes to understanding how a domestic low-cost carrier can evolve into a global player},
month = {September},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I3-1710532-059}
}