Domestic airlines witness impressive growth; passenger count soars by 36%

India’s domestic aviation sector experiences remarkable growth.

As the number of passengers carried by airlines from January to May grew over 36 per cent compared to the previous year, according to government data. Among domestic airlines, Indigo, Vistara, and Air Asia got an increase in market share.

Showing a recovery from Covid-19 induced slump, domestic airlines carried 636.07 lakh passengers from January-May, marking a 36.10% annual increase compared to the same period last year.

Passenger count rosed from 114.67 lakhs in May 2022 to 132.41 lakhs in May 2023, a 15.24% growth.

May this year saw a 2.52% increase (3.26 lakhs) in passenger numbers compared to April.

Higher load factor indicates rising demand for air transportation underscoring the favourable direction of the aviation industry.

Scheduled domestic airlines received 556 passenger complaints in May 2023, down from 746 in May 2019.

Minister Scindia says it is ‘collaborative efforts of all stakeholders’
Union minister of civil aviation and steel Jyotiraditya Scindia said, “The collaborative efforts of all stakeholders have played a crucial role in propelling the growth of the aviation sector and establishing India as a prominent global aviation hub.”