| According to the DGCA, Sahara Airlines, however, recorded an operating profit of Rs 31.07 crore in 2002-03. Data for Air Deccan was not available as the company has started operations recently. |
| The performance of Jet Airways in 2001-02 was much better with the airline recording only Rs 13.43 crore in losses. Sahara Airlines recorded a net loss of Rs 159.92 crore in 2001-02. |
| As per the DGCA figures, Jet Airways recorded a total revenue of Rs 2876.41 crore in 2002-03, against Rs 2533.73 crore in 2001-02. Sahara Airlines recorded a total revenue of Rs 959.83 crore in 2002-03 over Rs 487.71 crore in 2001-02. |
| For Jet Airways, total expenses in 2002-03 was at Rs 2928.54 crore, against the previous year's Rs 2492.2 crore. Sahara Airlines incurred a total expense of Rs 928.76 crore in 2002-03, compared to the previous year's Rs 563.7 crore. |
| The state-owned Indian Airlines recorded a loss of Rs 277.3 crore in 2002-03, against a loss of Rs 303.72 crore in 2001-02. In 2000-01, the losses suffered by Indian Airlines was to the tune of Rs 230.34 crore. |
| The total operating revenue for Indian Airlines in 2002-03 was at Rs 4582.84 crore, against Rs 4273.43 crore in 2001-02. In 2000-01, Indian Airlines recorded a total operating revenue of Rs 4325.18 crore. |
| Indian Airlines expects to cut its losses to Rs 41.25 crore in 2003-04. |
| The airline expects to record an operating profit of Rs 15.25 crore in 2003-04. This is based on the revised estimates of the company. As per the budget estimates, Indian Airlines expects an operating profit of Rs 16.50 crore in 2004-05. |
| Airlines companies in India expect 2004-05 to be a better year for due to the improvement in traffic and general health of the economy. |
| Besides, airlines also expected to increase capacity and improve utilisation of seats. Besides, starting of international service will also prove to be a major boost for the companies. |
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