Challenges of Regional Airlines in India

Regional airlines in India, like Fly91, have historically faced significant challenges in securing funding and achieving successful operations. Founders, such as Manoj Chaco, have struggled to raise the necessary capital due to past industry failures like Kingfisher Airlines and Jet Airways. Despite a growth in domestic air traffic, attempts to establish profitable routes between regional cities have often resulted in losses. Even with government subsidies, the regional connectivity scheme has seen a high percentage of flights stop, highlighting the financial difficulties faced by airlines in these areas.