Signs of revival: IGI’s share in passenger handling up to 23%

New Delhi: Indira Gandhi International Airport’s overall share in terms of handling passengers and airlines has increased after the resumption of commercial operations. It is now handling 23% of the total passengers handled by all airports in India — a rise from 18% in pre-Covid time.
The international segment has also shown a spike, with the daily average international traffic after the resumption of commercial operations increasing from 3% to 14%, airport data showed.
Prior to Covid-19 lockdown, Delhi airport was holding 27% share of India international passengers. Between April and May — during which mostly international relief flights were operated through India — the airport attained 36% of international passenger traffic of India, which was the highest among all Indian airports.
“With the largest domestic network in India, IGI airport has been able to connect thousands of passengers to their respective hometowns or business locations,” Videh Kumar Jaipuriar, CEO-DIAL. said.