From Kanpur Auto Driver to Airline Owner: Shankh Air Promises No Surge Fares

• Shravankumar Vishwakarma, a former Kanpur auto driver, is launching Shankh Air, an airline aiming to make air travel affordable for the middle class.
• Shankh Air promises a fixed fare policy with no surge pricing, unlike other airlines, ensuring consistent prices year-round.
• Vishwakarma, who studied up to 10th grade, built his empire from small businesses to cement, steel, mining, and transport before venturing into aviation.
• The airline, starting with five Airbus 320 aircraft, plans to connect Uttar Pradesh with major Indian cities.
• His philosophy views air travel as a common mode of transport, aiming to make it as accessible as bus or train journeys.

Why It Matters: Shankh Air, founded by a former auto driver, aims to revolutionize air travel with fixed, affordable fares.