Domestic Air Passenger Traffic Declines in April Due to Demand and Cost Pressures
Air passenger traffic drops in April amid demand, cost pressures
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In April, domestic air traffic in India fell by 4.2% to over 1.38 crore passengers compared to March, driven by softer travel demand and rising operational costs. IndiGo increased its market share to 65%, while Air India's share decreased. Complaints related to flight delays and cancellations also rose significantly.
- 01Domestic airlines carried over 1.38 crore passengers in April, a decline of 4.2% from March and 3.47% from April last year.
- 02IndiGo's market share increased to 65% in April, while Air India Group's share dropped to 24.7%.
- 03A total of 3,266 complaints were reported by passengers in April, with 2.36 complaints per 10,000 passengers.
- 04IndiGo achieved the highest On-Time Performance (OTP) at 88.5%, while SpiceJet had the lowest at 31.2%.
- 05Airlines paid over ₹4.45 crore in compensation due to flight delays and cancellations affecting over 1.35 lakh passengers.
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In April, India's domestic air passenger traffic saw a decline of 4.2%, totaling just over 1.38 crore passengers compared to March, as reported by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). This drop is attributed to softer travel demand and rising operational costs from increased fuel prices. Year-on-year, the traffic decreased by 3.47% from 1.43 crore passengers in April 2022. Despite these challenges, IndiGo's market share grew to 65%, while Air India's share fell to 24.7%. Additionally, passenger complaints rose, with 3,266 complaints logged in April, leading to airlines compensating affected passengers over ₹4.45 crore due to delays and cancellations. IndiGo led in On-Time Performance (OTP) at 88.5%, contrasting sharply with SpiceJet's 31.2%. Overall, the aviation sector is navigating a tough environment, prompting some airlines to adjust their networks temporarily.
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The decline in air traffic and increased complaints indicate a challenging environment for travelers, affecting their travel plans and experiences.
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