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Middle East Conflict Drops Indian Airline Traffic by 27%
Geopolitical conflict and airspace restrictions in the Middle East caused international passenger traffic on Indian carriers to fall by 27% in Q2. The disruption underscores India's heavy reliance on Gulf transit hubs like Dubai and Doha for global connectivity.
Key Takeaways
- 1Indian carriers saw combined international traffic plunge 27% to 6.4 million passengers.
- 2Total international passenger traffic to and from India dropped 9% to 17.2 million.
- 3Airspace closures across Gulf hubs severely disrupted key connecting routes to Europe and North America.
Source: Skift
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