Air Travel Slump: Indian Domestic Air Passengers Drop 4.2% in April Amid High Airfares
Indian aviation sector reports an air travel demand slump as domestic air passenger traffic drops 4.2% in April. High airfares and flight cancellations impact travel.
Delhi News Info Desk:-
The Indian aviation sector has recorded a visible air travel demand slump, breaking the continuous growth streak observed during previous peak quarters.
Official monthly aviation data indicates that the total number of domestic air passengers dropped by 4.2% during the month of April.
Industry experts attribute this domestic passenger traffic contraction to steeply rising airfares driven by high aviation turbine fuel (ATF) costs and restricted capacity.
Frequent flight cancellations, localized airport maintenance, and unexpected airline operational delays have also discouraged budget-conscious leisure travelers from booking flights.
Aviation analysts are closely reviewing whether this downward demand curve will persist throughout the summer travel season or stabilize as airlines offer promotional discounts.