Festive-Season Bookings Rise as Indian Airlines Add Capacity

India’s aviation sector saw a pickup in advance bookings ahead of the festive and autumn travel season. Airlines such as IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air, and Vistara added extra flights and frequencies on high-demand domestic routes and select international sectors. Airports in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai reported steady passenger growth as leisure and family travel demand strengthened. Industry observers noted that early capacity additions helped airlines manage fares and improve on-time performance while preparing for the upcoming festive rush.