Flight Disruptions: Navigating the Geopolitical Turbulence
The aviation sector faced significant disruptions with 2,458 flight cancellations in 2025 due to regulatory and geopolitical factors. Airlines incurred substantial costs and provided passenger compensations. IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, Air India Express, and Akasa Air experienced notable flight schedule changes. This period also saw a 7.34% growth in domestic passenger traffic.
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The aviation industry is experiencing considerable turbulence, with 2,458 flights cancelled or rescheduled due to regulatory and geopolitical complications, as revealed by the civil aviation ministry to the Lok Sabha.
Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol highlighted the financial burden on airlines, attributing costs to delays and cancellations, including crew overtime and rebooking fees.
Despite these challenges, domestic air travel saw a 7.34% increase in passenger numbers compared to the previous year, indicating a resilient market amidst operational disruptions.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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