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Life · Air travel · published 2026-08-21 · via Skift

Indian Carriers' Gulf Dependency Exposed by Iran Conflict

India's international passenger numbers dropped 9% in the April-June quarter, but its own airlines saw a steeper 27% decline, according to DGCA data. The disparity highlights how dependent Indian carriers are on Gulf hubs for connections to Europe, Africa, and North America. Airspace restrictions from the Iran conflict disrupted routes through the Middle East.

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