The Civil Aviation Ministry informed that the domestic air traffic reached a new single-day peak of 471,751 passengers on Sunday (April 21). According to the official data, this figure represents an increase of over 14 per cent compared to the average pre-Covid count of 398,579 passengers.
On April 21, the total number of domestic air passengers reached 471,751, with 6,128 flights, according to data from the civil aviation ministry. This surpasses the domestic air traffic figures of 428,389 passengers and 5,899 flights recorded on April 21 last year.
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Indian aviation market witnessing unprecedented growth
In a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter, the ministry highlighted India’s domestic aviation reaching new heights.
“Domestic aviation in India is witnessing unprecedented growth, driven by factors such as concrete policies, economic development, and expansion of low-cost carriers. As more people gain access to air travel, the sector is expected to continue its upward trajectory,” the ministry stated.
4.38% annual growth recorded
According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), domestic airlines carried 391.46 lakhs passengers during January-March 2024, compared to 375.04 lakhs during the same period last year. DGCA last week highlighted that this marked an annual growth of 4.38 percent and a monthly growth of 3.68 percent.