Indian airlines will operate 8% more flights this winter

Indian airlines will operate about 8% more flights during the winter months this year, according to slots approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Monday, but the uptick is unlikely to be in step with the surging demand.

- Neha LM Tripathi

The increase in number of flights is despite Go First, which had about 7% of the domestic market, discontinuing operations in May this year.

"It has been observed that there are 23,732 departures per week which have been finalized to/from 118 airports as per WS 23 (winter schedule 2023) compared to 22,907 departures per week from 110 airports in Summer Schedule 2023," a statement issued by the DGCA read.

The winter schedule is effective from October 30 till March 30 every year.