I ndia’s aviation sector may be going through a turbulent phase, but the long-term outlook remains strong, according to International Air Transport Association (IATA) Director General Willie Walsh. Speaking at a media roundtable in Geneva, Walsh said India has “all the ingredients to become a fantastic market” and that many of the current challenges including IndiGo’s widespread flight disruptions just are temporary.

Walsh noted that the country’s domestic aviation market has expanded rapidly. As of 2025, India’s domestic traffic is 32% larger than in 2020, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs). “It has increased by more than a third… and that growth does not come without challenges. India has facilitated that growth, and it is one of the most exciting global markets,” he said.

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