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Meet the man who built one of India's largest airlines by offering tickets for just ₹1. Capt. Gopinath retired from the Army at 28 because he felt tied down. He then began searching for ways to feed his family. He did everything from being a milk seller to being a politician until one day a idea struck- At the time, India's aviation industry was small, catering only to the rich. But what if everyone could fly? In 2003, he launched Air Deccan, with its first flight running between Bangalore and Hubbali What made Air Deccan brilliant was its unconventional approach. No fancy meals, no business class lounges, no frills- just affordable wings for the common Indian Then, in 2005, Capt. Gopinath did the unthinkable. He announced ₹1 tickets Book early, and you could fly for the price of a coin By 2007, Air Deccan was India's second-largest carrier, growing 42% in passenger traffic and revolutionizing Indian aviation forever "Whenever you fly, Remember this man who made it possible"
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India is poised to expand its aviation landscape in 2025 with the launch of three new airlines: Shankh Air, Air Kerala, and Alhind Air. These newcomers aim to enhance regional connectivity, offer more travel options, and cater to the growing demand f
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“Plane Ticket in cost of a Train Ticket” Disruption Dairies #3 Deccan Airlines was founded by Captain G.R. Gopinath in 2003 as India’s first low cost Airline with a plan of offering plane ticket in a train ticket cost. To keep the operating costs
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