Highest ever: At 15.2 crore, last year saw more domestic flyers than pre-Covid 2019

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India's domestic air travel not only rebounded to pre-Covid levels but also surpassed last year's figures. DGCA data for January-December 2023 reveals a record-breaking 15.2 crore domestic air travelers – the highest ever in India. After a dip to 6.3 crore in 2020 due to a two-month flight suspension, recovery began with 8.4...

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