Indian Aviation Achieves Record with Over 500,000 Passengers in a Day

India's domestic air travel reaches new heights due to increased demand during festive and wedding seasons.

On November 17, 2024, India recorded its highest single-day domestic air passenger count of 505,412.
The surge in air travel is attributed to the festive season, wedding celebrations, and increased connectivity in tier-2 and tier-3 cities.
Airlines operated 3,173 flights on the record-setting day, reflecting a steady increase in passenger traffic over the past two weeks.
Despite the high passenger numbers, on-time performance of airlines has been affected by various factors including airport congestion.
The aviation sector anticipates continued strong demand through the winter months, bolstered by weddings, year-end holidays, and business travel.