New Delhi: Two airlines Tuesday said they have collaborated with different firms to improve its operational efficiency as the coronavirus-battered aviation sector seeks to offset the revenue losses.
Low-cost carrier GoAir said it had joined hands with SkyBreathe eco-flying solution for fuel efficiency programme and carbon emission reduction.
"This partnership will help GoAir become greener while reducing fuel costs and increasing competitive advantage," GoAir said in a statement.
Typically, fuel consumption accounts for as much as 30-40% of an airline's operating cost and lower fuel burn ultimately contributes to substantial cost savings.
Commenting on the development, Kaushik Khona, Chief Executive Officer, GoAir, said, "the biggest challenge for aviation in the future ahead is sustainability both economical and ecological, and he must be a leader of this new era. Flight efficiency services are an important part of the global aviation industry, helping airlines reduce costs significantly and help regulate emissions, which India has committed to reducing."
Kaushik Khona said that if we harness the power of digital technology to reduce fuel consumption, we can improve our competitiveness, lower our costs, save jobs and give hope to people in communities across our country.
In another announcement, Vistara airlines said it had launched a new upgrade programme in partnership with Plusgrade, which will enable its passengers to select whether to upgrade from economy to premium economy or business class through an online portal.
The new scheme is a way to "offset revenue losses experienced in 2020" and "leverage the higher capacity in superior cabins", Vistara said in a statement.
