Taking a domestic flight for an average Indian was a momentous occasion when the concept of flying was introduced at the start of the century.<\/p>\n
In the 90s you had to plan your air travel in advance, air tickets were very expensive and although there were a few private airlines available for the passenger, Air India was the undisputed leader in the domestic aviation market.<\/p>\n
But things have changed\u00a0over the past decade-and-a-half! Millions\u00a0of Indians board a flight to travel within the country or abroad every single day. There seven domestic airlines and several other regional carriers ready to serve air travellers in India.<\/p>\n
There is no doubt aviation has changed for the better in India and here\u2019s how!<\/p>\n
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\nAir India’s monopoly over Indian skies is a thing of the past! In the last two decades or so there has many airline carriers have been introduced to the Indian travellers. Other than National airlines (IndiGo, Spice-jet, GoAir, Air Deccan etc) the Indian aviation market can boast of reputed international airlines such as Emirates, AirAsia, British Airways and many more.<\/p>\n
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In 2003-2004 India’s first low-cost airline Air Deccan (who later launched \u201cone-rupee\u201d fares to increase aircraft loads) was introduced, opening a world of possibilities and opportunities\u00a0to travellers in India. Other low-cost carriers soon entered the market.
\nAccording to the Minister of State Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha “These days, passengers spend only Rs. 5 per kilometer on air travel from Indore to Delhi. But if you take an autorickshaw in this city, then you need to spend a relatively higher price of Rs. 8-10 per kilometer.”<\/p>\n
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\nYou now get the service you pay for! Fly with an exclusive airline and you can expect luxury with delicious food, wines and VIP treatment among other advantages.
\nToday you have the choice to pay for a seat of your choice or how much luggage you want to carry. You don\u2019t want to eat onboard? No problem, it is no longer part of your ticket cost.
\nAirlines serve you exactly the services you want and you no longer need to pay for something you don’t need when you fly.<\/p>\n
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\nThis is a new service which has recently been introduced in India.
\nThe TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) has issued recommendations that will soon allow airlines to provide in-flight internet and permit mobile services above the altitude of 3000 meters. However, it is up to the airlines how they choose to implement the services and at what costs if any.<\/p>\n
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\nNew age airplanes such as Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner and the Airbus A350 XWB are designed to endure high pressure when flying in the air.
\nThese\u00a0aircrafts can endure almost 2000 times more pressure than its predecessors which means more oxygen for your lungs, more moisture within the cabin and a more comfortable flight.<\/p>\n
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\nNew generation aircraft are bringing the world together with longer non-stop flights.
\nWith more and more passengers wanting to explore new destinations and airline tickets becoming cheaper airlines have upped their game by increasing the number of flights, their frequency and the routes they travel to.<\/p>\n
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\nGone are the days when you had to stand in long queues for check-in, go to the helpdesk at the airport for all the information, manual security checks etc. With innovation in technology and the introduction of the internet of things, passengers can dash through the airport without any hassle.
\nSmartphones these days allow\u00a0passengers to access all their flight info, check-in, track their flight and plan the entire itinerary with just a few clicks.<\/p>\n
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\nThe rise in the number of passengers travelling to and from airports in has resulted in a complete makeover of the airport infrastructure in India. Most modern airports in India can compete with the best airports in the world.
\nOther than the design and beauty, airports have become a place where passengers can spend time by eating, shopping and being entertained. Services like lounges, spas, sleep pods and airport hotels passengers are comfortable while they wait for their flight.<\/p>\n