Team Blitz India
NEW DELHI: The Civil Aviation sector in the country has witnessed a major growth, with the number of passengers carried by Domestic airlines growing substantially, a study by the Civil Aviation Ministry revealed on June 17.
Based on the traffic data provided by different domestic airlines, the passenger count reached an impressive milestone of 636.07 lakhs during January-May 2023, reflecting a significant annual growth rate of 36.10%, compared to the corresponding period in the preceding year of Jan-May 2022, during which the passenger count was 467.37 lakhs.
In the month of May 2022 alone, the passenger count was 114.67 lakh, which in May 2023 rose to 132.41 lakh, registering a Month-on-Month growth of 15.24%. This consistent growth is a testament to the collective efforts of airlines, airports, and the Ministry of Civil Aviation in fostering a safe, efficient, and customer-centric aviation ecosystem.
