NEW DELHI (Kashmir English): India’s aviation industry is in a state of constant decline and has been plunged into a deep crisis after failures on various fronts. The Indian government, especially Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is facing a global backlash and embarrassment.
The Indian airline industry is currently facing its biggest operational breakdown in history, which has exposed the claims of the so-called “Shining India”. Indian airlines are facing huge financial losses after Pakistan imposed airspace restrictions.
New pilot rules and poor planning in Indian aviation have further worsened the situation, which is causing difficulties for the government’s administration. During this crisis, India’s largest airline, IndiGo, has cancelled 500 flights across the country, as reported by international broadcasters.
According to government data, IndiGo’s on-time performance has dropped to just 8.5%, while the airline had a share of over 60% in domestic air operations. During the crisis, other private Indian airlines took advantage of the opportunity and started charging exorbitant fares to passengers.
According to experts, the Modi government’s poor policies and long-standing shortcomings have dealt a severe blow to the Indian aviation industry, the effects of which are being clearly felt across the country. At the same time, the continuous decline of this sector has become a major challenge for the Indian aviation industry.
