India emerges as world's 5th biggest aviation market; Mumbai-Delhi among busiest airport pairs in 2024
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Indian Express
9 minutes ago
- Indian Express
Top 10 busiest airport pairs in 2024-25: India is the 5th biggest aviation market and ranks 7th among the busiest airport pairs globally
Top 10 busiest airport pairs in 2024-25: The International Air Transport Association's (IATA) latest World Air Transport Statistics report indicated a positive trend in the global aviation industry, with global passenger demand increasing by 2.6 per cent this year compared to June 2024. Meanwhile, international demand rose 3.2 per cent compared to June 2024, while domestic demand increased 1.6%, according to the report. Asia Pacific has experienced the highest percentage growth in this region, recording a year-on-year increase of 22.8% and welcoming 21 million premium passengers. The region also dominated the list of the world's busiest airport pairs, with the most popular route being Jeju-Seoul (CJU-GMP), which had 13.2 million people fly between the two last year. Jeddah-Riyadh (JED-RUH) was the only airport combination in the top ten that was not from Asia Pacific. Regionally, New York John F. Kennedy International Airport-Los Angeles (JFK-LAX) was the busiest route in North America with 2.2 million passengers, while Barcelona-Palma de Mallorca (BCN-PMI) was the busiest in Europe with 2 million. Source: International Air Transport Association – World Air Transport Statistics 2024 Based on the report, India made a notable entry in the world's busiest airport pairs. The Mumbai – Delhi airport pair is ranked 7th, with 5.9 million passengers. India emerged as the world's fifth-biggest aviation market, handling 211 million passengers last year, a growth of 11.1% compared to 2023, ahead of Japan and trailing behind the US and China – the biggest aviation markets in the world. Cherry Gupta is an Assistant Manager – Content at The Indian Express. She leads the Top 10 section, curating list-based features on key national and international developments, and manages daily news content. She also produces SEO-driven articles and collaborates with the Lifestyle team to conduct interviews with notable artists and write workplace culture features. ... Read More
Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
BJP MP is not happy with 'GAY' code for an airport in Bihar, raises objection in the Rajya Sabha
A BJP member in the Rajya Sabha has raised objections to the use of 'GAY' as the International Air Transport Association (IATA) code for Gaya International Airport in Bihar, calling it 'socially and culturally offensive.' The matter was formally brought up through a written query to Parliament. Rajya Sabha MP Bhim Singh from Bihar asked why the 'GAY' code remains in use despite being uncomfortable for some people. The code, assigned by IATA, is used for identifying airports in airline operations and travel-related systems. Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program In response, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol stated that three-letter airport codes, once assigned, are considered permanent and are typically changed only in cases involving air safety concerns . Previous requests to change code rejected According to Mohol, requests to change the Gaya airport code have been received by the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Airports Authority of India in the past. Air India had also approached IATA seeking a change. However, Mohol clarified that under IATA Resolution 763, such codes are not altered except under exceptional circumstances. 'IATA location codes are primarily intended for commercial airline operations and are issued at the request of airline operators,' he said. Live Events Purpose of IATA codes IATA airport codes are essential for airline operations, ticketing, and baggage handling. The codes are generally derived from the name of the city or airport they represent. In this case, 'GAY' is based on the city name Gaya. The code has remained unchanged since its assignment, with IATA maintaining that such identifiers are meant solely for operational use, not cultural or social interpretation.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
School Assembly Headlines for August 6: Top national, international, sports and business updates
As we start a new day of learning, let's pause to reflect on the important events shaping both our country and the world. The news for August 6, 2025, spans political updates, global affairs, sports milestones, and major economic developments—offering insights into our fast-changing world. School Assembly Headlines for August 6: National news India's Services PMI reaches an 11-month high in July due to strong export demand Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program India's services sector grew at its fastest rate in 11 months this July, driven by a surge in new business, strong international demand, and increased output, according to a private survey released Tuesday. India becomes the 5th largest aviation market in the world in 2024 India became the world's fifth-largest aviation market in 2024, managing 241 million passengers, with the Mumbai-Delhi route ranking among the busiest airport pairs, according to data from global airline group IATA. 4 dead, over 50 missing after cloudburst triggers flash flood in Uttarakhand Live Events At least four people lost their lives and over 50 remain missing after a powerful cloudburst triggered a massive flash flood in Dharali village, Uttarkashi, around 4 km from the Indian Army camp in Harsil. The incident occurred around 1:45 pm on Tuesday, severing all road links to the sacred Gangotri Dham. School Assembly Headlines for August 6: International news Trump again threatens India with harsh tariffs over Russian oil purchases U.S. President Donald Trump renewed his threat on Monday to impose steep tariffs on Indian goods in response to India's continued oil imports from Russia. New Delhi dismissed the warning as 'unjustified' and pledged to safeguard its economic interests, further escalating tensions in the ongoing trade dispute between the two nations. Trump says likely to announce tariff hike for India within 24 hours Days after imposing a blanket 25% tariff on all Indian imports, US President Donald Trump signaled a sharp escalation in his trade stance against New Delhi, saying the tariff rate is likely to be raised "substantially" within the next 24 hours. School Assembly Headlines for August 6: Sports news Novak Djokovic withdraws from the Cincinnati Open Novak Djokovic withdrew from the Cincinnati Open on Monday due to a 'non-medical' reason, meaning he'll enter the U.S. Open without having played a match in nearly six weeks. Bengaluru FC suspends salaries, including Sunil Chhetri's, amid ISL deadlock; AIFF to meet clubs on Aug 7 Bengaluru FC, one of India's most recognised football clubs, has suspended salaries for all first-team players and support staff with immediate effect. The announcement was made on Monday, 4 August, through the club's official channels. School Assembly Headlines for August 6: Business news Thousands of Boeing workers who build fighter jets go on strike Saying "enough is enough," thousands of workers at three Boeing manufacturing plants went on strike overnight less than a year after the company boosted wages to end a separate, 53-day strike by 33,000 aircraft workers. School Assembly Headlines for August 6: Thought of the Day "Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out." – Robert Collier.
