Airlines step up hiring to drive growth as demand recovers, costs ease

IndiGo to hire 5,000-6,000 employees in FY24; Akasa Air will add 1,000 staff; Air India said it will recruit 5,100 staff including 900 pilots and 4200 trainee crew

Domestic airlines are stepping up hiring as they continue to expand networks within India and overseas.

IndiGo, India’s largest domestic airline plans to hire 5,000-6,000 employees in FY 2024 while six-month Akasa Air will add about 1,000 staff on its rolls in the coming fiscal. Last week Air India said it will recruit 5,100 staff including 900 pilots and 4,200 trainee crew.

The ramp up in recruitment comes in the backdrop of a strong recovery in passenger demand, easing cost pressure and favourable growth outlook.

While IndiGo will have a gross addition of 50 aircraft to its 300-plus fleet, Akasa