India’s domestic air traffic falls 4.2% in April amid weak demand and rising costs

Domestic air travel experienced a dip in April, with passenger numbers falling 4.2% from March and 3.47% year-on-year. Airlines faced headwinds from softer demand and rising costs, leading to network adjustments. IndiGo expanded its market share to 65%, while Air India Group saw a decline. Operational performance varied, with IndiGo leading on-time flights.