**Flight Delays Surge in August, Affecting Over 74,000 Passengers**
*By Mudit Dube | Oct 03, 2025, 05:23 PM*
Domestic airlines in India carried 1.29 crore passengers in August, marking a slight decline from previous figures. However, this number shows an improvement compared to July, when domestic air traffic stood at 1.26 crore passengers.
According to data from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), a significant 74,381 passengers were affected by flight delays in August. Additionally, 36,362 passengers experienced flight cancellations during the same period.
**Market Dynamics**
August saw some shifts in the domestic aviation market share. IndiGo’s share dipped to 64.2% from 65.2% in July. On the other hand, the Air India Group—which includes Air India and Air India Express—gained ground, increasing its market share from 26.2% to 27.3%.
Other airlines experienced minor changes as well. Akasa Air’s market share slightly decreased from 5.5% in July to 5.4% in August, while SpiceJet maintained a steady presence with a modest 2%.
**Performance Review**
Among government-owned carriers, Alliance Air’s market share dropped from 0.4% in July to 0.3% in August. Star Air and Fly91 continued to hold their respective shares at 0.5% and 0.2%.
The DGCA also reported a total of 1,407 passenger-related complaints against scheduled domestic airlines in August. This averages to approximately 1.09 complaints per every 10,000 passengers carried.
As flight delays and cancellations continue to impact travelers, airlines and regulatory bodies are under pressure to improve service quality and operational efficiency in the coming months.
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