Raipur: An IndiGo passenger flight at Swami Vivekananda Airport in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, late Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. Passengers were left stranded as IndiGo cancelled numerous flights while struggling to meet new crew rostering rules, a day after it scrapped several services and announced schedule adjustments. (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil)(PTI12_05_2025_000004B)
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CNBC TV1817-12-2025, 12:31

Historic Shift: IndiGo Leads International Air Travel in Q3 2025

  • IndiGo carried 4.13 million international passengers in July-September 2025, surpassing Air India Group's 4.11 million.
  • This marks the first time IndiGo has led in international passenger traffic, signaling a major shift in India's aviation market.
  • Air India Group's traffic was impacted by operational challenges and capacity reduction after the AI 171 crash.
  • IndiGo maintained regular operations and high-frequency services, capturing incremental traffic during the period.
  • Despite the passenger shift, Air India Group still leads in international cargo volumes and has a wider network.

Why It Matters: IndiGo surpassed Air India Group in international passenger traffic for the first time in Q3 2025.

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