Jefferies reports on airlines: DGCA’s summer schedule 2025 reflects 5% rise in weekly departures

Jefferies released a report on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, highlighting key trends in the Indian aviation sector based on the Directorate General of Civil Aviation’s (DGCA) Summer Schedule 2025. The schedule indicates a 5% year-on-year increase in weekly departures compared to the previous year, signaling a positive growth trajectory for the industry.

The report also notes a 2% rise in departures compared to the Winter Schedule 2024, reflecting a steady uptick in flight operations as the industry moves into the summer season. Leading the growth, IndiGo is set to see a 3% increase in its Summer Schedule 2025 departures, outpacing Air India, which is expected to record a more modest 1% growth during the same period.

On a year-on-year basis, both IndiGo and Air India could witness a robust 8-9% growth in domestic departures, underscoring their dominant positions in the market. The report points to IndiGo’s operational strength and Air India’s ongoing expansion efforts as key drivers behind this growth.

However, not all airlines are experiencing positive momentum. SpiceJet has seen a decline in its departures, reflecting challenges faced by the low-cost carrier. Meanwhile, Akasa Air is gaining ground, with its departures picking up as the airline continues to expand its footprint in the competitive Indian aviation market.

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