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Indian airlines have been upgrading their fleets and efforts to cater to the growing demand for inbound and outbound international travel.
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Indian airlines accounted for 45.6% of the international traffic in India in the April-June quarter this year. That's up from close to 44% last year and just 34.7% pre-pandemic.
A total of over 17.6 million passengers traveled to and from India during the quarter. Of this, domestic airlines carried over 8 million travelers.
International traffic in India during the quarter increased 13.5% compared to pre-pandemic levels.
Indian Airlines and International Travel: Indian airlines have been upgrading their fleets and efforts to cater to the growing demand for inbound and outbound international travel. Air India and IndiGo have placed large orders to increase their fleets.
IndiGo also placed its first-ever order for widebody aircraft earlier this year, indicating expansion to long-haul destinations.
Due to the anticipated growth in international travel as India becomes a key source market, airlines from other countries are seeking more fly