Air India's international passenger numbers fell 36 percent in the April-June quarter. This decline occurred as the US-Iran war and Pakistani airspace restrictions impacted Indian carriers. Foreign airlines, however, saw their India carriage increase by seven percent during this period. Overall international travel to and from India decreased by 10.5 percent. The prolonged Pakistani airspace closure continues to burden Indian airlines with longer routes.

India's domestic air passenger traffic fell 4.8% in July 2026, attributed to seasonal slowdown and airline capacity management.

Domestic air passenger traffic saw a slight decrease in July compared to last year. All major Indian airlines experienced a drop in their passenger load factors. IndiGo and Air…