CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -IndiGo, the country’s largest carrier, flew 69.97 lakh passengers in December 2022, clocking a maximum market share of 54.9% in the country. IndiGo was followed by Air India, which flew 11.71 lakh passengers and captured a 9.2% market share.

Detailed explanation-2: -United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines are the top ranked airlines based on 2020 domestic market share. Delta operates out of Atlanta, and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Delta’s hub, sees the most passenger traffic in the United States.

Detailed explanation-3: -However, on a month-on-money basis, the airline improved its market share marginally to 9.2% in December compared to 9.1% clocked in November. In all, Air India and Air India Express - the two airlines that the Tata group bought a year ago - ended 2022 with a share of 8.7%.

Detailed explanation-4: -IndiGo recorded 55.7% share of the domestic aviation sector during November while Vistara secured the second slot with 9.3%.

Detailed explanation-5: -IndiGo also registered the highest market share at 56. 1% in the year 2022, with a total passenger traffic of 690.93 lakhs in twelve months. However, IndiGo’s market share dropped marginally at 54.9% in December as opposed to 55.7% in November.