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Codeshare & Gulf hub bypass
What it is
Indian international traffic has historically connected through Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi, where Gulf carriers aggregate passengers from many Indian cities onto long-haul services. Codeshare agreements and direct long-haul flying aim to retain that traffic in India
The prize is the connecting revenue currently earned by foreign hubs
Impact on industries
- Large, identifiable revenue pool - Indian-origin international traffic that currently pays a foreign carrier for the long-haul leg
- Codeshares extend network reach without buying aircraft, so an airline can offer destinations it does not itself serve
- Gulf hubs have superior geography, established infrastructure and decades of network density that cannot be matched quickly
- Bilateral rights and slot availability at foreign airports constrain how fast Indian carriers can add long-haul frequencies