Despite a mere 3.82 per cent increase in the number of domestic air passengers, the number of people affected by flight delays and cancellations has surged by 42.17 per cent between January and April, as compared to the same period last year. This trend has raised concerns among DGCA officials and prompted aviation experts to investigate the underlying causes.

DGCA raises concerns

DGCA officials have expressed serious concerns over this development. According to data provided by a senior DGCA official exclusively to mid-day, 7,79,861 passengers were affected by delays and cancellations between January and April 2023. However, this number skyrocketed to 11,08,759 in the same period of 2024. “The increase in the number of affected passengers is significant, especially considering there is just a 3.82 per cent increase in passenger traffic.” said the official.