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Fly91’s tough growth shows why real airline startups struggle in India
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
Only three airlines actually launched from decade of promises
India has seen a decade of announced airline startups, yet only a handful truly took off—Fly91 being one of the few. But the market’s reality is harsher than announcements suggest: separating credible operators from hopeful entrants is difficult, and structural hurdles keep even genuine carriers from scaling smoothly.
- Most announced airline startups never made it to operations
- Fly91 stands out as one of the few that actually launched
- Credible operators still face structural barriers to expansion
- Distinguishing real capacity from early ambition remains a challenge
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