Airlines
India’s Domestic Carriers Reach Abroad for Growth
Vistara, Spicejet, and IndiGo all have used slots gained with the closure of Jet Airways to expand internationally.
Vistara became the latest Indian carrier to fly to Singapore from Mumbai and Dehli on August 6. (Photo: Vistara)
Vistara became the latest Indian carrier to fly to Singapore from Mumbai and Dehli on August 6. (Photo: Vistara)

Slots made available at congested international airports in Mumbai and Delhi by the shutdown of Jet Airways have opened opportunities for India’s domestic carriers to increase their short- to medium-haul international routes. Tata Sons/Singapore Airlines-owned Vistara, budget carrier SpiceJet, and IndiGo all have begun to aggressively enter overseas markets with Boeing and Airbus narrowbodies.