In 2007 the airlines had reported a growth of 40.43% over 2006. Average flight occupancy, or load factor, for Air India's domestic operations (erstwhile Indian Airlines) were the hardest hit— down 12% to 59.1% in March compared with the year-ago period, JetLite was down 9% to 67.9%, GoAir slipped by 7% to 70%, IndiGo was down 5% to 65% and Deccan fell by 3% to 69%.