3 New Airlines Cleared: Will They Break IndiGo's Grip on Indian Skies?

• Govt clears 3 new airlines (Shankh Air, Al Hind Air, FlyExpress) to boost competition amid monopoly concerns in Indian aviation.
• Shankh Air targets middle-income domestic flyers with predictable fares, starting with Airbus A320s from Lucknow.
• Al Hind Air focuses on regional connectivity using ATR 72-600 turboprops from Kochi, linking tier-2/3 cities.
• FlyExpress is a cargo-only airline based in Hyderabad, serving e-commerce and logistics sectors.
• All three have secured NOCs from MoCA and are in various stages of obtaining Air Operator Certificates (AOCs).

Why It Matters: Three new airlines enter Indian skies, aiming to boost competition and fill market gaps.