India's domestic air passenger traffic fell over 3% in April 2026, reaching its lowest monthly count of the year, as geopolitical tensions and economic challenges deter travelers.
The current economic pressures and uncertainties have led to ticket cancellations
Jun 01, 2026
03:14 pm
What's the storyIndia's domestic aviation sector has seen a decline in passenger traffic, with only 13.8 million travelers in April 2026.
This marks a decrease of over 3% from the same month last year and is the lowest monthly count for this year.
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