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November 10, 2025

The Financial Tightrope: GSA Strategy Must Target Premium Revenue in India’s Cost-Sensitive Market

The Indian Market Paradox: Growth versus Profitability The Indian aviation market shows two distinct patterns in its development. The aviation sector shows exceptional growth through double-digit expansion because air traffic numbers in 2024 reached 11% above pre-pandemic levels. The industry faces two opposing challenges because it shows strong market expansion yet faces ongoing financial difficulties that led to multiple airline […]

Salil Nath Blog 0 9 min read
November 3, 2025

Beyond UDAN: Infrastructure Drives India’s Aviation Super-Hub

The Ascent of the Indian Air Transport Sector The global aviation industry has witnessed India achieve an outstanding path of development. The air transport industry showed remarkable strength and adaptability after the pandemic crisis to become the world’s third-largest market based on Origin-Destination (O-D) passenger flights. The India Aviation Market carried 174 million air passengers during 2024 which represented 4.2% […]

Salil Nath Blog 0 10 min read
October 10, 2025

Scaling Talent – Addressing the Skills Gap to Sustain India’s Aviation Fleet Expansion

The Human Capital Challenge in a Booming Market The India Aviation Market shows a strong narrative pattern because of its fast-growing aircraft fleet and rising air travel customer numbers. The Indian commercial aircraft fleet has experienced a 7.6% compound annual growth rate since 2010 which represents a threefold increase above the worldwide average. The Indian airline industry maintains a substantial […]

Salil Nath Blog 0 8 min read
October 10, 2025

The Financial Tightrope: GSA Strategy Must Target Premium Revenue in India’s Cost-Sensitive Market

The Indian Market Paradox: Growth versus Profitability The Indian aviation market presents a dual nature through its remarkable growth rates and its history of financial instability. The aviation industry shows remarkable double-digit expansion while 2024 air traffic numbers surpass pre-pandemic levels by 11%. The industry operates with high volume but struggles financially because it has experienced multiple market entries and […]

Salil Nath Blog 0 9 min read
October 10, 2025

Beyond UDAN – Infrastructure Drives India’s Aviation Super-Hub

The Ascent of the Indian Air Transport Sector The global aviation industry has witnessed an extraordinary development from India since its entry into the market. The aviation sector showed remarkable strength and adaptability by bouncing back from pandemic-related disruptions to become the world’s third-largest air travel market based on departing Origin-Destination (O-D) passenger traffic. The Indian Aviation Market reached 174 […]

Salil Nath Blog 0 10 min read
August 13, 2025

Strategic Airline Partnerships & Ancillary Revenue to Enhance Passenger Loyalty

The Evolving Role of Strategic Airline Partnerships Creating value beyond traditional alliances Strategic airline partnerships are evolving far beyond conventional codeshares and interline agreements. Today’s collaborations extend into fintech, lifestyle, and hospitality, creating bundled offerings that elevate passenger value. By working with non-traditional partners, airlines can enter new revenue spaces and differentiate themselves. CEOs must embrace partnerships not as support […]

Salil Nath Ancillary Revenue to Enhance Passenger Loyalty 0 5 min read
August 11, 2025

Predictive Analytics & Crisis Preparedness in Airline Operations Management

The Importance of Crisis Preparedness in Airlines Crisis preparedness as a leadership priority Airlines face multiple risks ranging from operational disruptions to geopolitical challenges. Airline crisis management ensures that carriers have frameworks to respond quickly and effectively. A lack of preparedness can lead to financial losses, reputational damage, and long-term decline in customer confidence. CEOs must embed crisis planning into […]

Salil Nath Airline Operations Management 0 5 min read
August 10, 2025

Airline Revenue Management & Digital Distribution for Sustainable Route Optimisation

The Role of Airline Revenue Management in Modern Aviation Airline revenue management and strategic pricing Airline revenue management is one of the strongest levers airlines have for financial sustainability. It goes beyond seat pricing, encompassing forecasting, demand monitoring, and ancillary planning. By adjusting fares dynamically, airlines capture maximum yield while responding to shifting market conditions. CEOs must understand that this […]

Salil Nath Airline Revenue Management 0 5 min read
June 5, 2025

Embedded Finance Takes Off – Capturing the US $100 B Opportunity in Travel Payments

Airlines and travel brands spend billions each year on card-processing fees and still lose bookings when customers cannot pay the way they want. Embedded finance—BNPL instalments, account-to-account (A2A) transfers, multi-currency wallets and micro-insurance—changes that equation. Research values embedded financial services in travel at more than US $100 billion today and forecasts compound growth above 20 per cent a year over […]

Salil Nath Thought Leadership 0 3 min read
June 4, 2025

From Points to Lifestyle – Re-Imagining Airline Loyalty in a Subscription Economy

Frequent-flyer programmes (FFPs) have long been airlines’ cash cows, yet travellers increasingly value instant perks over distant rewards. Streaming bundles, unlimited flight passes and lifestyle subscriptions are resetting consumer expectations across every sector. When airlines marry traditional mileage schemes to subscription-style benefits—priority upgrades, lounge credits, partner discounts—they secure reliable cash flow and deeper customer stickiness. This article shows why the […]

Salil Nath Thought Leadership 0 3 min read

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