SpiceJet’s domestic share drops to 1.2% in August as Akasa retains third place
India’s domestic passenger traffic fell 6.34% year-on-year to 1.21 crore in August. IndiGo led with 65% share, followed by Air India Group at 26.7% and Akasa Air at 5.5%; SpiceJet carried 1.40 lakh passengers and posted 17.9% on-time performance.
What happened
SpiceJet · India’s domestic aviation traffic fell 6.34% year-on-year to 1.21 crore passengers in August. IndiGo led with 65% share, Air India Group held 26.7%,
Key facts
- India domestic air passenger traffic: 1.21 crore in August, down 6.34% year-on-year
- IndiGo: 65% market share; 78.87 lakh passengers; 91% on-time performance
- Air India Group: 26.7% market share; 32.32 lakh passengers; 83.9% on-time performance
- Akasa Air: 5.5% market share; 6.68 lakh passengers; 90.5% on-time performance
- SpiceJet: 1.2% market share; 1.40 lakh passengers; 17.9% on-time performance
What changed
India’s domestic aviation traffic fell 6.34% year-on-year to 1.21 crore passengers in August. IndiGo led with 65% share, Air India Group held 26.7%, and Akasa remained third at 5.5%. SpiceJet’s share fell to 1.2% alongside a 17.9% on-time performance.
Why this matters
SpiceJet’s 1.2% domestic share and 17.9% on-time performance signal an urgent need to stabilize schedules and rebuild passenger trust.
What to watch
- Monthly DGCA domestic market-share data and passenger volumes.
- SpiceJet on-time performance, cancellation rates and passenger complaints.
- Active fleet count, aircraft returns to service and any new lease or induction announcements.
- Evidence of fare discounting or capacity additions by IndiGo, Air India Group and Akasa on former SpiceJet routes.
- Funding, debt-resolution, lessor-payment, court or regulatory disclosures.