Why Kerala’s two private airline projects have hit an air pocket

Faced with financial headwinds, market uncertainty, and the escalating West Asia conflict, Kerala’s two ambitious private airline projects – Air Kerala and Alhind Air – have hit an air pocket, forcing the airlines to postpone their immediate launch plans. Though both airlines were expected to begin operations last year (2025), uncertainty has derailed their plans, exacerbated by geopolitical tensions and investment woes.