Domestic air passenger traffic likely to touch 176 million in FY26: ICRA

August 28, 2025 3:30 PM

Domestic air passenger traffic likely to touch 176 million in FY26: ICRA

India’s domestic air passenger traffic is projected to rise to 172–176 million in FY26, marking a growth of 4–6 per cent over the previous year, according to a report released on Thursday by rating agency ICRA. The moderation in growth comes even as aircraft deliveries are increasing. In Q1 FY26, passenger traffic grew 4.4 per cent year-on-year, but was impacted by cross-border tensions that led to flight disruptions and cancellations, as well as travel hesitancy following an aircraft acc...

Domestic air passenger traffic rises 14.5% Year-on-Year, reaches 150.3 lakh in January

February 22, 2025 1:14 PM

Domestic air passenger traffic rises 14.5% Year-on-Year, reaches 150.3 lakh in January

Domestic air passenger traffic in India maintained its upward momentum in January, reaching an estimated 150.3 lakh passengers, according to a report by ICRA. This marks a 0.7% increase compared to December 2024 and a 14.5% jump from January 2024. Notably, January’s passenger traffic also surpassed pre-Covid levels from January 2020 by 17.9%. For the first 10 months of FY25 (April 2024 to January 2025), domestic air passenger traffic totaled 1,372.1 lakh, reflecting a 7.5% year-on-year incre...