Together, Air India and IndiGo control 92 percent of the market share. IndiGo is the only airline that connects many smaller cities and towns in India, such as Shillong, Kolhapur, Prayagraj, Agra and Deogarh, giving it a monopoly on those sectors.

Planning a trip from the Finger Lakes to India sounds big, but it doesn’t have to feel complicated. Travelers from Rochester, Syracuse, Buffalo, or Ithaca handle the long flights easily when they plan ahead and know what to expect.

Air India and Air India Express cap domestic fares, waive change and cancellation fees until December 8, and add flights to help passengers stranded due to travel disruptions.

Domestic air travel in India has become shockingly expensive after IndiGo’s massive flight cancellations. With fares on key routes like Delhi–Bengaluru and Delhi–Chennai crossing ₹80,000, many international flights are now cheaper than domestic ones.

With India and China recently restoring direct air connectivity after the pandemic and periods of border tension, tourism industry stakeholders are beginning to observe a positive impact on travel demand.

DigiYatra has taken away the biggest pain point of flying in India: long queues. It is now well on its way to expand globally.