AlHind Air to Launch in 2026, Challenges IndiGo-Air India Dominance

• AlHind Air receives NOCs, set to launch in 2026, aiming to disrupt IndiGo-Air India's 90% market share.
• Headquartered in Kerala, with Kochi International Airport as its hub, focusing on southern states and tier-2/3 cities.
• Will operate ATR 72-600 turboprops for short-haul flights, leveraging their efficiency for smaller airports and lower costs.
• Plans international expansion to Gulf countries, capitalizing on Kerala's diaspora and Al Hind Group's Middle East presence.
• Promoted by Al Hind Group, a 30-year veteran in travel, whose existing network will aid passenger acquisition.

Why It Matters: AlHind Air's 2026 launch from Kerala aims to challenge India's aviation duopoly with regional and Gulf flights.