Passenger Traffic

Companies

GMR flags weak H1 air traffic, pins FY27 growth on new airports

Airline fleet shortages and route cuts are expected to keep passenger traffic subdued through September, with GMR Airports banking on Bhogapuram and Nagpur to support growth in the second half of FY27.

5 min read9 Jun 2026
Opinion

Forget self-driving cars: Think of how else technology could ride to the rescue of urban India’s streets

Could spectrum allocation for road connectivity help India sort its traffic woes? As the Centre puts V2X technology to the task, we must explore the full potential of this telecom network initiative. While orderly traffic can save lives, road pricing could optimize street usage and prevent gridlocks

2 min read20 Mar 2026
Companies

Air India and Lufthansa Group sign joint business agreement, focus on route planning and flight schedules

Air India and Lufthansa Group have signed a joint business agreement to enhance collaboration on route planning and flight schedules. The partnership aims to improve customer experiences and increase passenger traffic between India and Europe, pending regulatory approvals.

1 min read17 Feb 2026
News

Winter is coming, and more flights will be taking off this year

IndiGo, SpiceJet, Akasa Air and Air India Express will have more weekly flight departures this year, while Air India (including Vistara) will have fewer, compared to last year's winter schedule.

4 min read24 Oct 2025
News

Domestic airlines flew fewer passengers in August — what DGCA data says about decline in air traffic

Indian domestic airlines flew 1.29 crore passengers in August 2025, down from 1.31 crore last year. The decline is likely due to flight delays and cancellations across several airlines.

1 min read3 Oct 2025
News

Bengaluru traffic: Zerodha's Nikhil Kamath asks for a solution from top cop; he says the only way is THIS

While the implementation of public transport infrastructure has taken some time, a change will be visible when things are all set, Bengaluru Joint Commissioner of Police, Traffic, MN Anucheth said.

2 min read12 May 2025
Industry

Despite passenger growth of 14.5pc in Jan25 (YoY), aviation industry likely to post loss in FY25, FY26: ICRA

The Indian aviation industry is expected to report a net loss of ₹2,000-3,000 crore in both FY25 and FY26, according to a report by ICRA. This comes after the sector posted a net profit of approximately ₹1,600 crore in FY24.

1 min read21 Feb 2025
News

India to re-start direct flights to China? Vikram Misri set to discuss matter as bilateral relations thaw: Report

India and China's potential bilateral relations recovery is likely to re-start direct flights between the two nations, as Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visits Beijing today, reported Indian Express.

2 min read26 Jan 2025
Focus

Cumulative capex of airports expected to grow 12 pc at ₹60,000 cr in 3 yrs: Report

Cumulative capex of airports expected to grow 12 pc at ₹60,000 cr in 3 yrs: Report

2 min read12 Dec 2024
Opinion

Traffic congestion is anti-national but there exists a way out

A country with anger on the streets can’t achieve internal harmony. We have suboptimal cooperation in traffic, inadequate supply of public goods and their frequent abuse. The scope for behavioural change, however, offers hope.

4 min read22 Sep 2024