International flights see 88% jump in passenger numbers in first quarter

Passengers carried by Indian and foreign carriers for international operations in the first quarter of 2023 increased by around 88 per cent, said the Ministry of Civil Aviation on Thursday.

The number of international passengers had been affected adversely due to Covid-19. However, the situation has improved, as witnessed by a rebound in air travellers after the resumption of scheduled international commercial passenger operations from March 27, 2022.

The market share of scheduled domestic airlines for international passengers has not shown an increase, the ministry said.