Kingfisher and Air Deccan merge — 29% market share
Kingfisher Airlines and Air Deccan merged in 2008, creating a single company with roughly 29% of the domestic market. This merger had significant implications for the airlines' operations and ambitions.
Kingfisher Airlines and Air Deccan have merged into one company, Deccan Aviation Ltd. This merger combines the two airlines, allowing them to operate as a single entity with two brands. The merger was done to bypass Indian regulations that prevented carriers under five years old from flying abroad, allowing Kingfisher to access international routes sooner.