Sanjay Kumar

Ex CSRO, IndiGo| ex COO,AirAsia India |CCO, IndiGo | VP, SpiceJet | Air Sahara | All views are personal |

[Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu @RamMNK]

With ATF prices in India—deregulated since 2001 and revised monthly based on international benchmarks, facing extraordinary pressure due to global energy disruptions and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a steep increase of over 100% was anticipated from 1 April.

In this challenging context, the decision by PSU Oil Marketing Companies, under the Ministry of Petroleum in consultation with the Ministry of Civil Aviation, to implement only a partial and staggered increase of 25% (Rs.15/litre) for domestic airlines is both pragmatic and forward-looking, while ensuring that foreign routes bear the full market-aligned price.

Grateful to Hon’ble Prime Minister @narendramodi ji and the Hon’ble Petroleum Minister Shri @HardeepSPuri ji for this timely and considerate intervention on ATF pricing.

This calibrated approach will help shield passengers from sharp fare increases, ease the burden on domestic airlines, and support the continued stability of the aviation sector at this crucial juncture. It will also benefit the broader economy by ensuring the smooth movement of cargo and maintaining vital air connectivity for trade and logistics.

@Pib_MoCA @PetroleumMin

[Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas #MoPNG @PetroleumMin]

ATF prices in India were deregulated in 2001 and are revised on monthly basis based on a formula of international benchmarks. Due to the closure of Strait of Hormuz and extraordinary situation in global energy markets, price of ATF for domestic markets was expected to increase by more than 100% on 1 April.

In order to insulate the domestic travel costs from the substantial increase in international prices, PSU Oil Marketing Companies of the Ministry of Petroleum, in consultation with Ministry of Civil Aviation, have passed only a partial and staggered increase of 25% (only Rs.15/litre) to the airlines. Foreign routes will pay for the full increase in ATF prices consistent with what they pay in other parts of the world.

@HardeepSPuri @MoCA_GoI @Secretary_MoPNG @IndianOilcl @BPCLimited @HPCL

[BCCI @BCCI]

𝐂.𝐇.𝐀.𝐌.𝐏.𝐈.𝐎.𝐍.𝐒 🇮🇳

#TeamIndia clinch a record 3️⃣rd ICC Men's #T20WorldCup title 🏆

Take. A. Bow 🫡

#MenInBlue | #Final | #INDvNZ

[Sanjay Kumar @sanvan29]

Happy Republic Day🇧🇴🇧🇴

[Sanjay Kumar @sanvan29]

Yesterday, 523000 domestic customers on domestic network and today should touch new high of customers. Overall all airlines are registering over 90% of PLF which reflects the much needed capacity in market.

[Sanjay Kumar @sanvan29]

With over 500000 customers flying in domestic market &major airline getting over 90% PLF is the true reflection of the potential of indian market.

[Sanjay Kumar @sanvan29]

Domestic traffic inching toward five lakh figure daily though slowly. Coming season provides great traffic numbers for next few months.

[Sanjay Kumar @sanvan29]

Happy Independence Day!🇧🇴🇧🇴🇧🇴🇧🇴

[🇮🇳India Infra & Economy 🇮🇳 @INDinfraeconomy]

🚨Navi Mumbai Airport🚨

More photos from the baggage claim area. There are a total of 9 baggage claim belts, although the roof is low because of location restraints, it is very modern and a clean design. What do you think of the design?

[Deepika Narayan Bhardwaj @DeepikaBhardwaj]

Camera catches couple having good time at Coldplay Concert

It accidentally unravels secret affair between CEO Andy Byron and Head of HR Kristin Cabot from Astronomer

Coldplay is now saying they'll have camera free audience spaces from next time

https://t.co/SMYAW3yiJZ

[PAXnews @PAX_news]

#WestJet CEO talks affordable air travel, tariffs & the U.S. downturn. https://t.co/N48cZvrqvz #aviation #aviationnews

[Sanjay Kumar @sanvan29]

Back to business with all airports now to operations, aviation in India is again bound for greater growth after few days of uncertainty. Action was much needed but now back to business!

[Sanjay Kumar @sanvan29]

Brent crude prices are all time low at $59, since last four years which means a great support to already robust demand and financial performance of aviation in India.

[Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu @RamMNK]

Grateful to the Rajya Sabha for passing the Protection of Interests in Aircraft Objects Bill, 2025. For too long, inconsistencies in leasing regulations have made it difficult to lease planes in India. This will boost the Indian leasing industry, incentivize domestic lessors, and strengthen our banking ecosystem—ensuring a more accessible and comfortable aviation landscape. This push for the leasing industry was the need of the hour, and I sincerely thank Hon'ble Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha Harivansh Narayan Singh Ji and all members for their support.

[U.S. Department of Transportation @USDOT]

Today, we celebrate 58 years of the U.S. Department of Transportation!
As we work to enter a new Golden Age of Transportation, we will deliver the world’s safest, most efficient, and modern transportation system.

[Sanjay Kumar @sanvan29]

While domestic traffic is getting to new heights with over 535000 daily customers, why is Air India Express struggling to push PLF at par with LCCs or even Air India? We are not saying that 87.7% is not good though.

[Suhasini Haidar @suhasinih]

Now US President Trump says the $21mn was going to "my friend PM Modi in India for voter turnout".
https://t.co/V06BdfAm4j (40:10)

[Sanjay Kumar @sanvan29]

Aviation is witnessing all time high pax, and with capacity induction in next few months, we should see overall customers over 6lakhs soon. Great time for the entire aviation ecosystem.

[DGCA @DGCAIndia]

To meet increased demand for air travel to Prayag Raj during Mahakumbh, DGCA has approved 81 additional flights in January, raising Prayagraj connectivity to 132 flights from across India.