India's International Air Traffic Hits Post-Pandemic High
By Rediff Money Desk, NEWDELHI Nov 25, 2023 17:48
International air passenger traffic in India reached a post-pandemic high of 106,827 on November 24, exceeding 1 lakh daily international passengers for the first time. This follows a record high in domestic air traffic.
New Delhi, Nov 25 (PTI) The international air passenger traffic touched 1,06,827 on Friday, the highest level post the coronavirus pandemic, according to union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia.
This also comes at a time when the country's domestic air passenger traffic scaled a new peak of 4,63,417 on Thursday.
In a post on X, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Saturday said international air passenger traffic stood at 1,06,827 on November 24 and it was the "highest post Covid international air traffic".
"A landmark day for Indian aviation sector! After reaching the milestone of carrying 4.63 lakh daily domestic passengers, the sector has achieved yet another feat of carrying more than 1 lakh daily international passengers," he said.
Meanwhile, so far this month, the domestic air passenger traffic has touched new highs at least four times -- on November 23, 20, 19 and 20.
"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.
This also comes at a time when the country's domestic air passenger traffic scaled a new peak of 4,63,417 on Thursday.
In a post on X, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Saturday said international air passenger traffic stood at 1,06,827 on November 24 and it was the "highest post Covid international air traffic".
"A landmark day for Indian aviation sector! After reaching the milestone of carrying 4.63 lakh daily domestic passengers, the sector has achieved yet another feat of carrying more than 1 lakh daily international passengers," he said.
Meanwhile, so far this month, the domestic air passenger traffic has touched new highs at least four times -- on November 23, 20, 19 and 20.
"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.
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