Et Graphics: Domestic air traffic rises 5.8% in June, IndiGo leads

In June 2023, airlines carried 13.2 million passengers, a 5.8% increase from June last year but down from 13.8 million in May. IndiGo remains the largest airline. SpiceJet's market share fell below 4% due to financial struggles and supply constrai...

By Arindam Majumder, ET Bureau | Jul 17, 2024, 12.29 AM IST

Airlines carried around 13.2 million passengers last month, compared to 12.5 million flyers in June 2023, data released by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation showed.

Key data on June's air traffic:

5.8 % increase in domestic air traffic in June, compared to the same period last year
Traffic fell from 13.8 million flyers in May
Aircraft supply constraint a key factor behind continuous slow growth
89% average occupancy recorded by airlines
IndiGo maintains lead as the country’s largest airline
Market share of SpiceJet which is facing a severe financial crunch has dropped below 4%
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