Foreign airlines gain passengers from India’s carriers in H1 2026
In the first six months of 2026, foreign carriers flew more passengers out of India than a year earlier. Indian carriers, including Air India and IndiGo, ran fewer international flights and lost market share amid higher costs.
New Delhi, Sept.
2 -- Foreign carriers flew more passengers out of India in the first six months of 2026 compared to the same period last year.
Meanwhile, home-grown carriers, including Air India and IndiGo, flew fewer planes on international routes and lost market share after facing higher costs f…