In recent developments, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) has recorded an increase of approximately 60 per cent in passenger traffic in June 2021 compared to May 2021.
According to reports, this increase in passenger traffic has been attributed to the adherence to safety protocols suggested by the Maharashtra government that was adopted by CSMIA. Moreover, CSMIA in the first six months of the year catered to approximately 72,61,158 passengers and 77,797 flights across domestic and international destinations.
Meanwhile, most international travellers using the Mumbai airport travelled to Dubai. The destination witnessed the highest traffic of over 2,13,770 passengers to and from CSMIA. This was followed by Newark with over 88,010, and Heathrow with 75,470 passengers.
Furthermore, earlier on July 6, the government permitted airlines to marginally increase the number of domestic flights allowed from 50 per cent to 65 per cent.
This would extend the flight options for passengers. Earlier, the government, which had allowed airlines to go up to 80 per cent of the total pre-COVID capacity of about 3,000 flights daily, had reduced it to 50 per cent from June 1, 2021.
IndiGo NSE 1.44 had requested the government to completely waive off capacity regulation. Even though this would make travelling easier for passengers due to the availability of options, however, regulating capacity and airfares would impact the revival of the Indian domestic market. The government, however, feels regulations are required to protect weaker airlines from going completely bankrupt.
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