Indian airlines transported 1.42 crore domestic passengers in November 2024, marking a 12% year-on-year growth, driven by rising air travel demand. IndiGo maintained its market dominance with a 63.6% share, followed by Air India at 24.4%, Akasa Air at 4.7%, and SpiceJet at 3.1%. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) reported a cumulative 1,464.02 lakh passengers for January–November 2024, reflecting an annual growth of 5.91%.
November’s surge also saw operational challenges, including delays and cancellations. IndiGo achieved the highest On Time Performance (OTP) at key metro airports, scoring 74.5%, surpassing Akasa Air (66.4%) and SpiceJet (62.5%). However, service disruptions affected 2.24 lakh passengers, with airlines compensating INR 2.90 crore, and over 27,500 passengers were impacted by cancellations, receiving INR 36.79 lakh in compensation.
Air India’s merger with Vistara in November contributed to operational momentum, while challenges persisted, with 3,539 passengers denied boarding and INR 2.84 crore paid as compensation. Passenger-related complaints totaled 624, highlighting service quality concerns amid scaling operations.
Looking ahead, Icra projects domestic air passenger traffic growth to moderate to 7–10% in FY2025, down from 13% in FY2024, due to a high base effect and weather disruptions. However, international passenger traffic for Indian airlines is expected to rise by 15–20%, signaling robust growth in global markets.