India’s domestic air traffic reached 16.13 crore in 2024, marking a 6 per cent increase year-on-year. Airlines expanded their fleets and networks to meet growing demand. IndiGo led with a 64.4 per cent market share, followed by Air India at 26.4 per cent. December witnessed flight cancellations and delays impacting passengers, with significant compensation provided.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Wednesday said airlines carried over 1.49 crore passengers in December 2024, an increase of 8.19 per cent compared to December 2023 when it stood at nearly 1.38 crore.