Airline Industry – SRK Analytics

JetBlue Overhauls Economy Class Tiers and Retires Legacy ‘Core’ Fare Option

JetBlue Airways has officially announced a major restructuring of its cabin fare options, retiring its long-standing "Core" economy brand in favor of a revised ticketing hierarchy. The New York-based carrier…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 28, 2026

Emerging Market

American Airlines Unveils Strategic Plan to Close $3 Billion Profit Gap

American Airlines launches a bold strategic plan to close a 3 billion dollar profit gap by upgrading premium travel and boosting reliability.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 20, 2026

Business Insights

Tata Sons Forms Interim Leadership Committee for Air India Amid CEO Transition

Leadership Transition at the National CarrierTata Sons has officially established an interim committee to oversee the daily operations of Air India, effective immediately, as the search for a permanent successor…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 9, 2026

Emerging Market

Delta Air Lines Introduces ‘Basic Business’ Fares to Reshape Premium Travel

Delta Air Lines unveils Basic Business fares, unbundling premium travel perks to offer more affordable business class options for savvy travelers.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 8, 2026

Business Insights

Riyadh Air Expands into Indian Market with New Mumbai-Riyadh Service

Riyadh Air launches daily flights to Mumbai, boosting Saudi Arabia's global reach and strengthening India connectivity for trade, tourism, and more.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 6, 2026

Business Insights

Akasa Air Expands Fleet to 40 Aircraft Amid Strategic Growth

Mumbai-based carrier Akasa Air reached a significant operational milestone this week by taking delivery of its 40th aircraft, a Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 registered as VT-YBQ. This expansion, confirmed by…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 5, 2026

Business Insights

Air India Slashes Fuel Surcharges on International Routes Amid Falling Oil Prices

Air India announced a significant reduction in fuel surcharges for long-haul international flights this week, responding directly to the recent decline in global crude oil prices. Passengers traveling to North…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 3, 2026

Emerging Market

JetBlue Shifts Strategy: Scaling Back in NYC to Bolster Florida Operations

JetBlue is scaling back NYC operations and shifting focus to bolster its presence and profitability in Florida.

Prasenjit Bhowmik June 28, 2026

Business Insights

China Eastern Airlines Seals $9.35 Billion Deal for Airbus Widebody Fleet Expansion

China Eastern Airlines invests $9.35 billion in new Airbus widebody jets to expand international routes and modernize its fleet for global travel demand.

Prasenjit Bhowmik June 27, 2026

Business Insights

ICRA Forecasts Deepening Financial Strain for Indian Aviation Sector

Rising Economic HeadwindsRating agency ICRA has revised its financial outlook for the Indian aviation industry, projecting a substantial net loss between ₹36,000 crore and ₹38,000 crore for the current fiscal…

Prasenjit Bhowmik June 26, 2026