Domestic Air Travel Hits New High in India
Nov 25, 2023 10:57
India's domestic air passenger traffic reached a record high on November 23, with over 463,000 passengers flown. This marks the fourth time in November that air travel has set a new peak, signaling a strong recovery in the aviation sector.
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New Delhi, Nov 25 (PTI) Domestic air passenger traffic touched a new high on Thursday as airlines carried 4,63,417 people.
In November, the domestic air passenger traffic scaled new peaks at least four times.
"Post-Covid, India's domestic aviation's turnaround story has not just been overwhelming but inspiring as well.
"Positive attitude, progressive policies, and deep trust among passengers are taking it to new heights with every flight, every day," the civil aviation ministry said in a post on X on Friday.
As per official data, the total number of domestic passengers was 4,63,417 and the number of flight movements stood at 5,998 on Thursday (November 23).
In a post on X, civil aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday said a new record has been set in Indian domestic aviation.
Domestic air traffic had touched new peaks for three consecutive days -- November 18, 19 and 20.
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