India's domestic aviation sector experienced a robust growth of 11.28% in January 2025, with passenger numbers rising to 1.46 crore from 1.31 crore in the same period last year, according to data released by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

Leading the market, IndiGo expanded its share to 65.2%, up from previous figures, solidifying its dominance in the Indian skies. In contrast, the Air India Group—which includes Air India, Air India Express, and Vistara—saw its combined market share decline to 25.7%. Emerging players Akasa Air and SpiceJet reported increases in their market shares, reaching 4.7% and 3.2%, respectively.

On-Time Performance (OTP) metrics highlighted IndiGo's efficiency, achieving a leading OTP of 75.5% in January. Akasa Air followed with an OTP of 71.5%. The overall flight cancellation rate for scheduled domestic airlines was 1.62%, with Fly Big experiencing the highest cancellation rate at 17.74%, followed by Fly91 at 5.09%, and Alliance Air at 4.35%.

This surge in air traffic reflects a strong recovery and growth trajectory in India's aviation industry, driven by increased passenger demand and expanded airline operations.