Disruptions caused by the war in Iran and overflight restrictions in the region are forcing Air India to drastically reduce its international operations, paving the way for a rapid expansion of foreign airlines on routes departing from India.
According to Reuters, Air India's international traffic has fallen sharply, particularly on routes between India and the United States, which were down by more than 77% between March and May.
This contraction is linked to two major factors: the conflict in Iran, which is disrupting air routes in the Middle East, and the closure of Pakistani airspace, which is complicating travel to Europe and North America.
In this context, several international companies are taking advantage of the situation. The Lufthansa Group, Cathay Pacific, and KLM are increasing their capacity on major routes from India.
These carriers are seeking to capture a rapidly growing demand in the Indian market, which has become one of the most dynamic in global air transport.
Passengers, faced with longer routes and limited connections in some areas of the Middle East, are increasingly turning to alternative airlines offering more stable routes.
The result: higher prices on some routes and a rapid restructuring of competition in international air traffic linking South Asia to Europe and North America.
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