24 airports shut, airlines issue travel advisories amid India-Pakistan tensions

May 9, 2025 7:50 AM

24 airports shut, airlines issue travel advisories amid India-Pakistan tensions

Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following a Pakistani drone and missile attack on Indian cities in Jammu, Punjab, Gujarat, and Rajasthan, the Civil Aviation Ministry has announced the temporary closure of 24 airports across the country for civil flight operations as of Thursday evening. In response to the heightened security threat, several Indian airlines have issued travel advisories, urging passengers to plan ahead and cooperate with enhanced security checks. While the M...

Domestic air passenger traffic in India sees 6.3% growth, reaches 138.5 lakh in October

November 7, 2024 5:34 PM

Domestic air passenger traffic in India sees 6.3% growth, reaches 138.5 lakh in October

Domestic air passenger traffic in India reached 138.5 lakh in October, marking a 6.3% rise compared to 130.3 lakh in the previous month, according to a report released on Thursday. Year-on-year, domestic air passenger traffic grew by 9.6% in October, with figures 12.8% higher than pre-COVID levels of 122.8 lakh in October 2019, according to data from credit rating agency ICRA. From April to October in the current fiscal year, domestic air passenger traffic stood at 932.0 lakh, reflecting a 5.9...