India is significantly enhancing air connectivity to smaller regions, driven by an increase in airports, rising disposable incomes, and greater interest in travel. This has led to a robust expansion in domestic and international travel, making India the third-largest domestic aviation market after the US and China. Low-cost carriers, especially IndiGo, have played a pivotal role in this growth.
The Indian government has introduced the ‘Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Program’ to expedite immigration processes. Airports are adopting new technologies like e-gates and self-service baggage drop machines to streamline passenger experiences.
ITC Hotels is expanding its boutique Storii brand with new properties in Rajasthan, and Air India Express has partnered with Zoomcar to offer self-drive car rentals. IndiGo has launched an AI-powered booking assistant on WhatsApp to further enhance customer convenience.
India’s aviation sector is rapidly evolving with increased investments in infrastructure and services, positioning it for continued growth in domestic and international travel.
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