Foreign airlines widened their lead in India's international passenger market in the March quarter of FY26, as Indian carriers lost ground amid operational disruptions and weaker traffic growth.
Indian airlines carried about 8.09 million international passengers during the quarter, accounting for 42.4 percent of the international traffic, down around one percent from the year-ago period, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) data shows. In March FY25, domestic carriers transported 8.96 million passengers.
Foreign airlines expanded their share by 3.9 percent to 57.6 percent. Overseas carriers ferried 11.01 million passengers on routes connecting India during the quarter, rising from 10.38 million a year earlier.
The numbers underscore the challenge facing Indian airlines, as they seek to increase their presence on international routes despite aggressive fleet expansion plans and network growth strategies.
The quarter was particularly difficult for domestic carriers because of a combination of geopolitical and operational challenges that affected international travel demand and flight schedules across several markets.
The Iran war emerged as the biggest disruption, leading to airspace restrictions and operational challenges across West Asia, one of India's most important international aviation markets.
01/06/2026 Swaraj Baggonkar/Moneycontrol
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