Domestic air passenger traffic likely grew 4.5% in Oct: Icra

DOMESTIC AIR PASSENGER traffic was estimated at 14.28 million in October 2025, marking a 4.5% year-on-year (yo-y) increase over 13.6 million in October 2024, and a 12.9% rise month-on-month from September 2025, according to Icra.

- NITIN KUMAR

The data reflect steady demand recovery and a resilient aviation market despite headwinds including operational disruptions and global trade concerns.

Domestic capacity deployment rose 1.7% yo-y and 10.8% sequentially during the month, supported by the return of grounded aircraft and improved fleet utilisation.