REMEMBERING INDIAN AIRLINES 

INDIAN AIRLINE COMPANIES THAT HAVE CEASED OPERATIONS IN THE LAST 15 YEARS

Indian Airlines, or Indian

On February 26, 2011, the company ceased operating under its own brand, and was merged with Air India

Kingfisher Airlines 

Used to enjoy the second largest market share in Indian aviation. The carrier ceased its operations in 2012. It faced losses and debt kept piling on.

Air Mantra

Debuted in 2012, was able to stay afloat for only eight months, ceased operations in 2013.

Air Pegasus

Suspended its operations in July 2016 — just 15 months after it commenced operations.

Air Costa

The regional airline company Air Costa owned by LEPL Group, ceased its operations in February 2017.

Air Carnival 

The airline initially started with charter flights back in 2013 and later transitioned to passenger operations in July 2016. The airline ceased operations in April 2017

Jet Airways

Was the second-largest commercial passenger airline, with a market share of 17.8% in Indian aviation before it ceased its operations in April 2019

The Indian aviation sector has been a grim space for the airlines due to a myriad of factors, including high ATF prices, low production cost, and tough competition from low-cost carriers.