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India’s IndiGo and Akasa Air earn global top 50 spots
TTW ranked IndiGo at 13th and Akasa Air occupied the 43rd spot.
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Staff Reporter - Mon, 20, Apr 2026
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New York based travel media group, Travel and Tour World (TTW), has placed two Indian Airlines in the list of top 50 airlines in the world.
In a list topped by U.S. based Delta Airlines, top Indian private airline airlines, IndiGo and Akasa Air occupied the 13th and 43rd place.
Indigo, which currently dominates the Indian aviation market with its domestic network, connects major corridors such as Delhi–Mumbai and Bengaluru–Kolkata with high-frequency operations. Its fleet exceeds 350 aircrafts and is the largest narrow-body operator in India and is among the fastest-growing airline brands globally.
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Talking about the 13th ranked IndiGo, TTW said in a statement, “The airline's expansion strategy is entering a new phase, with planned entry into long-haul markets from 2026 through widebody leases, marking a structural shift from its traditional low-cost, short-haul model.”
It predicted, “IndiGo's evolution signals a transition from a domestic low-cost giant to a hybrid international competitor.”
IndiGo currently operates over 46 international destinations across Asia, Africa, and Europe, with a strong focus on the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Through partnerships with airlines like Turkish Airlines, they offer extensive connectivity to 30+ European cities.
43rd on the list, Akasa Air is emerging as one of India's fastest-growing airlines, focusing on high-demand metro-to-tier-2 city connectivity within the country.
Operating from hubs in Mumbai and Bengaluru, the airline currently maintains a fleet of around 25 aircraft but holds an aggressive order book exceeding 200 Boeing 737 MAX jets.
Talking about the airline’s future, TTW said, “Akasa Air's rapid expansion and hybrid service positioning indicate its ambition to become a major player in India's evolving aviation ecosystem.”
Akasa Air has expanded its network to include several international destinations in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, following the launch of its international operations in March 2024. As of April 2026, the airline serves 6+ international destinations, with new routes being added to its network.
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