A graceful takeoff and landing are all that we expect as a passenger!


When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it, quotes the great business tycoon, Mr Henry Ford.

From the business standpoint, an aircraft should spend the maximum time in the sky, due to high parking charges, fluctuating fuel prices and to cover the expenses and enjoy a decent share of profit in India. And i have personally seen aircrafts , immediately taking off in a rush , post arrival from the destination. When such is the business expectation, i wonder if they have  time to ensuring the condition of each and every components, if not to religiously follow the checklist.

And personally,  travelled many a times on Air India and also on other Airlines in India,  and there is a huge difference between AirIndia and flights like Spiceget, indigo or even Air Asia for that matter, in terms of their operations, and condition. 

Even small countries are operating decent number of flights,  meeting the highest standards, and ensuring of the safety and security. But, our country's carriers are poorly equipped, maintained, and not adhering to the compliance.

We have lost Jet airways, Kingfisher, almost lost Spicejet and Indigo.  And not sure how long the existing Airlines can keep flying with the Spiking expenses,  and prevailing challenges in the Indian aviation industry.


- Sundaresan Thankappan 


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