Air Deccan bets on fare rationalisation.

From: Economic Times (New Delhi, India) | Date: May 12, 2006 | Copyright information

Byline: Amit Bhandari

May 12--Low-cost airline Air Deccan is betting that a rationalisation of fares and a shakeout in the aviation sector over the next 18 to 24 months, will result in improved profitability for itself.

The Bangalore-based airline, whose IPO opens on May 18, has lower operating costs compared to the full service carriers.

Poor profitability and a low on-time performance are two areas of concern. Low-cost carriers internationally, su...

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