The IndiGo fiasco earlier this month, coupled with other factors, has contributed to reduced demand for domestic travel this holiday season, tour operators and airline officials said. In Calcutta, IndiGo had 126 flights taking off every day on average. “Despite the reduction of flights, the fares are not sky high to domestic sectors like they were even last year. “During the IndiGo crisis, many passengers also didn’t receive baggage. Also, the incident of fire at the Goa nightclub is fresh in people’s minds,” said Anil Punjabi, chairman, Travel Agents Federation of India, eastern region.

Source: The Telegraph December 23, 2025 02:45 UTC