IndiGo’s Bold Step into Long-Haul: Opportunities for Expansion to Europe 🌍✈️

IndiGo’s Bold Step into Long-Haul: Opportunities for Expansion to Europe 🌍✈️

As IndiGo prepares for its entry into the long-haul market, exciting developments are on the horizon. With plans to wet-lease six B787-9 Dreamliners from Norse Atlantic Airways starting in early 2025 and discussions to accelerate Airbus A350-900 deliveries, IndiGo is setting the stage to expand its network and offering non-stop connections to Europe.
The initial deployment of the widebody fleet could include routes to London Heathrow (LHR) and Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) — two destinations identified as key priorities. Inspired by these news, we analyzed the O&D market sizes from India to European airports to uncover potential opportunities.

Here’s what we found:
London Heathrow, Paris Charles de Gaulle, and Frankfurt (FRA) lead the ranking, confirming their status as major hubs for India-Europe travel.
Interestingly, Manchester (MAN) and Dublin Airport (DUB) — ranked 7th and 8th respectively — currently lack non-stop flights to or from India, presenting a compelling opportunity for IndiGo or other carriers to establish new connections.

As IndiGo steps into the widebody game, its move into long-haul travel could address growing demand and strengthen ties between India and Europe, meeting the needs of both business and leisure travelers.

Which European destinations do you think should be next on IndiGo’s radar? Share your thoughts below!

To uncover untapped opportunities for your airline or airport, learn how BEONTRA’s Route Forecasting solution can support your network planning efforts: www.beontra.com/solutions.

Looking Ahead to 2025: Opportunities for Long-Haul Growth from Stockholm ARN ✈️🌍

Looking Ahead to 2025: Opportunities for Long-Haul Growth from Stockholm ARN ✈️🌍

As we approach the end of the year, it’s time to set our sights on what’s coming in 2025. One exciting development is Norse Atlantic Airways’ plan to establish operations in Sweden, with Stockholm ARN to Bangkok (BKK) announced as the first route.

It seems logical that Norse picked BKK as their starting point — with 162,000 passengers in the past 12 months, it is by far the largest long-haul market from ARN.
Inspired by this, we analyzed the long-haul O&D markets (5000+ km) from ARN to uncover further opportunities for Norse or other carriers. Here are some key findings:
The next largest markets are Newark (EWR) and New York JFK, underscoring strong transatlantic demand.

The largest unserved markets? Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), and Boston (BOS) — potential candidates for future expansion.

Strategic long-haul connections like these could further strengthen ARN’s role as a gateway for both leisure and business travel.

Curious to explore untapped opportunities for your airport or airline? Discover how BEONTRA’s Route Forecasting solution can help: www.beontra.com/solutions.

🌍 Unlock Your Airport’s Market Potential with BEONTRA Route Forecasting ✈️

🌍 Unlock Your Airport’s Market Potential with BEONTRA Route Forecasting ✈️

We’re excited to introduce new features in our Route Forecasting solution, designed to help air service development teams analyze market potential and create compelling business cases for new air services.

✨ What’s New?
– Opportunities by Market Value: Go beyond OD demand by ranking markets based on KPIs like fare, stage length-adjusted yield, and outbound share to uncover their commercial potential.
– Aggregated Market Analysis: Instantly filter market potential by served/unserved routes, domestic/international, region, country, or distance for quick, actionable insights.
– Enhanced Benchmarking: Compare your markets with catchment and peer airports to identify your market position and showcase your strengths to airlines.

BEONTRA Route Forecasting empowers airports to stand out with professional, data-driven insights, helping you identify growth opportunities and build strong air service strategies.

📊 Ready to discover these features? Learn more at www.beontra.com/solutions.

 

Announcing the BEONTRA Community Tools 🚀

Announcing the BEONTRA Community Tools 🚀

🚀 Exciting News from BEONTRA! 🚀

We are thrilled to announce the release of our BEONTRA Community Tools, starting with the Security Demand Forecasting tool – and it’s completely free!
Designed with small and medium-sized airports in mind, our new tool simplifies the process of forecasting passenger demand at security checkpoints. With an intuitive interface and reliable predictions, you can now ensure your staffing levels match passenger flows without breaking the bank.

🔍 Key Features:
– Cost-Free Access: No more budget constraints – our tool is available at no cost.
– User-Friendly Design: Easy to use, even for those with minimal technical expertise.
– Accurate Forecasting: Plan ahead with confidence using our reliable predictions.

Join the growing community of airports benefiting from our innovative and accessible solutions. Try the BEONTRA Security Demand Forecasting tool today and experience the difference!

Spotlight on Singapore

Spotlight on Singapore

While airlines and airports meet in Singapore for the IATA Slot Conference 🤝 to secure the best slots and refine schedules, we’re looking ahead at where Singapore Changi Airport could grow its network.
Using BEONTRA’s Route Forecasting solution, we’ve identified the top 10 unserved markets with the highest passenger demand to and from Singapore (SIN).

Here are some highlights:
CTS (Sapporo): A key gateway to Hokkaido, Sapporo attracts significant leisure demand, particularly for winter tourism, making it a promising connection for travelers from Southeast Asia.
CGQ (Changchun): Located in Northeast China, Changchun is a growing economic hub with increasing outbound travel demand, making it a strong candidate for enhanced connectivity with Southeast Asia.
GVA (Geneva): Known as a global hub for finance and diplomacy, Geneva offers a high-yield market with strong demand from business travelers and premium passengers, making it an attractive opportunity for airlines.

Singapore Changi is well-positioned to further solidify its role as a global hub, and our analysis provides insights into where the next great connections might emerge.

Want to uncover high-potential markets for your network strategy? Learn more: www.beontra.com/solutions.

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