Skift India Report

Indian airlines have been upgrading their fleets and efforts to cater to the growing demand for inbound and outbound international travel.

IndiGo will be the only carrier in the country other than the Air India Group to offer business class. But it's not giving up on the low prices that made it popular.

Airport infrastructure is being ramped up in India to support expected demand, and airlines are also expanding their fleets. The next step is to make planes in India.

Last year, overseas travel spend by Indians hit an all-time high. The trend this is year is consistent with 2023, indicating a sustained interest in overseas travel by Indians.

IndiGo's codeshare agreement with Malaysia Airlines reflects Indian airlines' efforts to grow their global network. The move is essential as they face strong competition from foreign carriers.

Indian travelers want to experience live events. But India has a long way to go before it can fully monetize the potential of sports tourism.

As demand for air travel and airline capacity increases, airport infrastructure is being ramped up to cater to a surge in passengers.

The new initiative aims to harness India's coastline and growing domestic demand for cruise tourism. However, operational challenges, including infrastructure and taxes, need to be addressed.

The new travel credit card by MakeMyTrip and ICICI Bank taps into the growing credit cards segment in India. However, its success will depend on its ability to distinguish itself in a rapidly growing market.

Nearly 5 million weddings could bring in some $70 billion. And luxury hotels are seeing an uptick in demand.