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Domestic air traffic drops 6.5% in September; year-to-date passenger numbers turn negative
Indian markets moved higher.
· Business Today Mkts
Domestic air passenger traffic fell 6.49% month-on-month to 118.23 lakh in September 2026, while passenger numbers for January–September declined 0.82% year-on-year. The decline raises questions about whether the slowdown reflects seasonal factors or weakening demand for air travel.