Festive season cheer is flowing to cars and consumer electronics, boosted by demand and GST cuts, with multiple categories hitting record sales. But airlines are noticeably left out as air travel demand struggles. The mismatch points to higher travel costs, pricing pressure, and shifting consumer preferences that are reshaping India’s holiday travel economy.
India’s aviation sector is preparing for a massive passenger surge, with forecasts pointing to around 500 million flyers annually by 2030, and even a potential leap to one billion by 2047. Growth is driven by rising passenger demand, planned fleet expansion, and accelerating airport and infrastructure investments as India positions itself as a stronger global aviation player.
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Indian Railways will run 18,262 summer special train trips during peak travel season to handle the expected spike in passengers. The Ministry of Railways said the additional services are meant to reduce overcrowding and improve connectivity on high-demand routes, ensuring smoother journeys when demand is at its highest.
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