The DGCA's recent report reveals a significant 22.81% rise in India's domestic air passenger traffic during August. IndiGo dominates with 63.3% market share, while Vistara's merger with Air India promises industry transformation.
India's domestic air passenger traffic witnessed a significant 25% year-on-year increase in July, according to data from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Market leaders IndiGo and Air India maintained their positions, while emerging carriers like Vistara and Akasa Air made notable strides.
Delhi airport announces flight restrictions for non-scheduled flights on August 15, during select morning and evening hours. Exceptions for state-owned aircraft, quick response missions, and medical evacuations. Travelers advised to plan ahead and utilize the 'DigiYatra' facility for contactless travel.
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Go First, currently undergoing voluntary insolvency resolution, has cancelled all flights until July 10, 2023, citing operational reasons. The airline acknowledges the disruption caused and assures affected passengers of their assistance. Additionally, lenders have approved interim funding to resume operations, while the promoters indicate no intention to inject further funds.
The overall average price of air tickets on multiple routes, such as Delhi-Mumbai, has shown a decline, according to a recent analysis by DGCA. While certain routes witnessed a significant drop in fares, others experienced an increase. The Ministry of Civil Aviation has called for self-regulation by airlines to ensure reasonable pricing.
Delhi Airport has launched the Self-Baggage Drop (SBD) facility at Terminal-3, aiming to make the check-in process effortless and hassle-free. Passengers can generate boarding passes and baggage tags at self-check-in kiosks, and then proceed to the SBD facility to scan their boarding passes and load their luggage onto designated belts.
Go First has extended its flight cancellations until June 19 due to operational reasons. The company apologizes for any inconvenience caused and is committed to providing assistance to affected passengers. Go First has also filed an application for immediate resolution and revival of its operations.
India's domestic air passenger traffic soared by 15% in May 2023, as per DGCA data, with IndiGo leading the market. The month also saw the grounding of Go First and notable market share growth for Tata Group airlines and Akasa Air.
Northeast India is set to witness improved regional connectivity as JettWings Airways becomes the inaugural airline to operate from the region under the UDAN scheme. With a focus on providing regional connectivity to the northeast and eastern regions, JettWings Airways aims to establish itself as a reliable and sustainable airline deeply rooted in the region.
