Indian airlines are accelerating direct ticket sales, challenging the long-standing advantage of online travel agents like MakeMyTrip. With the IndiGo and Air India duopoly tightening control over pricing, inventory, and customer funnels, OTAs may see tougher competition. The key question now is whether airlines can convert demand into direct bookings without losing customers to popular travel platforms.
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