.1. Objectives
The objective of this report is to study the external and internal environment of Indigo airlines. Planning, business and marketing strategies are also analyzed. This analysis has helped in putting forth recommendations that could help improve and sustain Indigo in the aviation industry.
1.2. Methods
Few analysis were conducted in order to draw improvements and recommendations. These analysis include SWOT and PESTEL analysis. Management tools like Porter's Five Forces model and benchmarking were also useful.
1.3. Limitations
The accurate financial data of Indigo airlines could not be obtained because of corporate policies and non-disclosure agreement of the company. However, the research and analysis have been conducted based on the most recent and reliable data sources available.
2. Introduction
Indian aviation
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Strategic Planning
Before planning the business and marketing plans of the airlines certain analysis were made to assist us such as
• SWOT Analysis
• PEST Analysis
• PORTER’s Five Forces Model
• Competetive Analysis
3.1. SWOT Analysis
SWOT stands for Strength, weakness, Opportunities and Threats.
3.1.1. Strengths
• Indigo has got a good brand reputation
• Indigo shares a large economy in the aviation market of India.
• Indigo is one of the major airlines that maintains the punctual on-time arrival and departure under normal circumstances.
• Easy Access to the airline’s Website.
• Online Check-in facility to reduce the time of the customers
• Indigo has succeeded to make consistent profit every year.
3.1.2. Weakness
• Their flying routes is limited compared to their competitors
• Their services can be copied by their competitors
• They have to explore the international borders
3.1.3. Opportunities
• Indigo has a good opportunity to enter the aircargo market.
• Indigo can increase the frequency of the domestic flights due to its brand reputation
• Indigo has a high opportunity to fly in an international level
3.1.4.
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