Pricing & Revenue Optimization
Indigo Airlines Fare Strategy
Phase 1 of 5
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Rajesh Sharma
Senior Partner, Aviation Practice
Case Context
Company Background
Indigo Airlines is India's largest airline by market share (58.8%) and fleet size. Founded in 2006, it operates a low-cost carrier model with a focus on operational efficiency.
Metric | Indigo | Industry Average |
---|---|---|
Fleet Size | 300+ aircraft | 45 aircraft |
Daily Flights | 1,900+ | 280 |
Load Factor | 85.2% | 78.5% |
On-Time Performance | 88.2% | 75.3% |
Average Fare (INR) | 3,850 | 4,200 |
The Challenge
Despite strong operational metrics, Indigo's revenue per available seat kilometer (RASK) has declined by 8% over the past year. The CEO has asked you to develop a comprehensive fare optimization strategy to improve profitability while maintaining market leadership.
Key Issues:
- Intense price competition from new entrants
- Rising fuel costs (up 23% YoY)
- Varying price sensitivity across routes
- Suboptimal yield management system