1. Introduction
Low Cost Carrier Model
Value Chain Analysis of LCC
History of Low Cost Airlines in India
2. Market Overview
LCC Vs FSC
Market Share
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
Market Share
Fleet Comparison
6. Company Profiles
6.1 Air Deccan
Overview
Key Financials
Business Strategies
Route Strategy
Two-fleet Strategy
Focus on E-ticketing
Significant Developments
Air Cargo Business
Cabin Crew Procurement Plan
Deal with European consortium
Agreement for Holiday Packages
6.2 SpiceJet
Overview
Key Financials
Business Strategies
Cost Advantage to Persist
Arrangement with United Aviation
Significant Developments
Inducts Second Boeing 737-900 ER
Agreement with Air India
Launch of SpiceJet Hotels
6.3 GoAir
Overview
Business Strategies
Superior Process Efficiency
Attractive Offers
Services for Fog Season
Significant Developments
Deal with Tata-AIG General Insurance
Growth in Passenger Traffic
Agreement with Airbus
Appendix
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
List of Tables
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
List of Charts
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