Domestic traffic expected to reach pre-Covid levels by end of FY23: DIAL

National capitals IGI Airport operator DIAL expects domestic traffic to reach pre-Covid levels by the end of FY23.

Accordingly, DIAL, expects the gradual rise on the back of improvement in Covid situation and the high level of vaccinations being achieved.

"We may expect the domestic traffic to reach pre-Covid level by the end of FY23," DIAL said in a whitepaper.

"However, given the situation, we do not see International traffic reaching pre-Covid levels, until FY24."

Besides, it expects the increase in vaccination pick up across the globe and lower number of Covid cases in India to allow for relaxation in international travel, which will increase more flights and add new destinations.

"We may see adoption of common travel pass based on vaccination and testing status for International travel in coming months."

On the current situation, DIAL said after a low during the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic, the air travel segment is showing signs of revival.

27/08/21 IANS/Economic Times