India’s Domestic Airlines Fly 14.36 Million Passengers in April 2025 — IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Lead Market Growth

Domestic Air Travel in India Soars 8.45% Year-on-Year

India’s domestic aviation sector is witnessing a powerful rebound, flying 14.36 million passengers in April 2025, up 8.45% from April 2024. This surge reflects strong consumer confidence, expanding route networks, and heightened demand from both business and leisure travellers.

Airline Market Share Snapshot – April 2025

According to DGCA data, the top performers by domestic market share are:

• IndiGo: 64.1%

• Air India Group: 27.2%

• Akasa Air: 5.0%

• SpiceJet: 2.6%

IndiGo continues to lead with its vast fleet, punctual service, and efficient low-cost model. Air India, now modernising under the Tata Group, remains India’s full-service giant. Meanwhile, Akasa is making significant headway with customer-centric innovation, and SpiceJet maintains its relevance in the budget segment.

Why the Surge? Key Growth Drivers

• Post-pandemic rebound with fewer restrictions

• Rise in tier-2 and tier-3 city connectivity under UDAN

• An expanding middle class with higher travel spend

• Competitive fares and frequent flight options

Air travel is no longer a luxury—it’s now the preferred mode of travel for professionals and families across India.

On-Time Performance (OTP): Who’s Leading?

Punctuality continues to be a key differentiator:

• IndiGo: 80.8% OTP (Best in class)

• Akasa Air: 77.5%

• Air India Group: 72.4%

• SpiceJet: 60.0%

IndiGo’s operational discipline stands out, while Akasa’s OTP success shows promise for the newcomer. Air India is gradually improving, and SpiceJet needs to resolve persistent reliability issues to stay competitive.

The Road Ahead: What Travel Agents Should Know

As air travel demand climbs, B2B travel agents should keep a close eye on:

• Flight availability and frequency on high-demand routes

• Schedule reliability and OTP scores

• Emerging airlines like Akasa offeare ring niche fares and new routes

• Shifting consumer preferences toward punctuality and loyalty rewards

With India's aviation sector growing steadily, now is the time for travel professionals to optimise bookings, upsell premium services, and align with high-performing carriers.

Final Takeaway

India’s domestic air travel is not just recovering—it’s booming. From record-breaking passenger numbers to improving OTP scores, April 2025 has proven that the aviation sector is a vital pillar of economic and mobility growth. As airlines expand and innovate, travel agents and consolidators have a golden opportunity to tap into this momentum.

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