Source: DGCA
2. Ethiad
Airlines: 569,275 passengers (4.83%)
1. Emirates
Airline: 1,261,043 passengers (10.71%)
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India is one of the fastest growing
aviation market in the world. Due to huge market potential it is interesting to
know Top 10 Foreign Airlines operating
in India. During July to September 2015 about 11.78 million air passengers
traveled ‘To and From’ India to
various international destinations across the world. About 5.71 million (48.5%)
passengers traveled in inbound flights while 6.07 million (51.5%) air travelers
took outbound flights.
Currently four domestic carriers are
operating on international routes: Air India + Air India Express, Jet Airways,
Indigo and SpiceJet. They accounted 37.6% market share of India’s international
traffic by carrying 4.43 million passengers during July-September 2015.
National carrier Air India leads with 17.4% market carrying 2.04 million
travelers followed by Jet Airways (14.7%), Indigo (3.4%) and SpiceJet (2.2%).
Foreign Airlines accounted for 62.4%
market share of India’s international passenger traffic. During Jul-Sep 2015,
about 7.34 million passenger traveled via 69 foreign carriers across various
international air routes connecting India. Aviation sector is witnessing robust
growth in last few years driven by strong economic growth, rising income level,
increasing trend among Indians to visit foreign destinations and growing
international visitors coming to India. As a result, to be part of list about Top 10 Foreign Airlines operating in India
is important for any international airline which willing to explore emerging
markets.
10.
Singapore Airlines: 261,088 passengers (2.22% share)
Flagship carrier of Singapore with
strong presence in the region of Southeast Asia. Large population of India
traveled to Singapore as tourism destination as well as for employment and
business.
9.
Lufthansa: 296,346 passengers (2.52%)
Lufthansa is the largest airline in
Europe operating at about 200 international destinations across 78 countries.
The German airline is the most preferred airlines among Indians to travel
European nations.
8. Thai
Airways: 316,923 passengers (2.69%)
Thai Airways benefits from rising
popularity of Thailand as low cost tourism destination among Indian air
travelers. It is a flagship carrier of Thailand operating across 78
destinations across 35 nations.
7. Saudia:
323,121 passengers (2.74%)
Saudia is a major player in
international aviation sector with connectivity to more than 120 destinations
globally. The flagship carrier of Saudi Arabia is one of the preferred option
for large population of immigrant Indians who frequently travel to Gulf region.
The flagship carrier of island nation
of Sri Lanka connects various airports in neighboring India. The passenger
traffic among both countries is rising especially after the end of civil war in
Sri Lanka.
5. Oman Air:
329,811 passengers (2.80%)
Large number of Indians are settled
in Oman due to lucrative employment opportunities. National carrier Oman Air
has strong presence in the region and benefits from zero accident record to
attract Indian passengers.
4. Air
Arabia: 430,755 passengers (3.66%)
Sharjah based Air Arabia is the largest
low cost airline in the Middle East and North Africa region. Not a surprise
that Air Arabia is one of most popular carrier among Indian population
traveling to Middle East.
State owned flagship carrier Qatar
Airways connects more than 150 international destinations. Due to excellent service and luxurious
facilities, Qatar Airways is one of most popular carrier among Indian
passengers.
Abu Dhabi based Ethiad Airways is the
second largest carrier in United Arab Emirates (UAE). As largest NRI population
stays in UAE, not a surprise that it is one of most popular foreign airline
among Indians.
Dubai based Emirates Airline is not
only largest carrier in the Middle East but it is also most preferred among
Indian passengers. Connecting more than 150 cities globally, Emirates known as
diverse multi-national workforce. UAE is the most popular country for Indian
overseas travelers due to employment opportunities, business links and tourism.
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