Archive · 20 Jun 2025
Air India Bookings Drop After Crash; Indian Aviation Faces Losses
After a plane crash, fewer people are booking flights with Air India, leading to a drop in ticket prices.
The aviation industry in India is also facing financial struggles, and airlines are projected to lose money in the next year.
This is due to high costs, like fuel and leases, even though many more people are expected to fly.
Air India bookings declined by approximately 20% following a Dreamliner crash.
Fares on Air India flights decreased by 8-15% after the incident.
An Air India flight crashed in Ahmedabad, leading to reduced bookings.
The Indian aviation industry is projected to incur significant financial losses in FY2026.
ICRA forecasts a net loss of ₹20,000–₹30,000 crore for the industry in FY2026.
- Who
- Air India, Indian aviation industry, passengers, and tour operators.
- What
- Air India bookings decline, and the aviation industry faces financial losses.
- When
- Decline in bookings observed after a recent crash; financial projections for FY2026.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- Following a plane crash, passenger confidence is impacted and higher operational costs contribute to financial losses.
Airlines
Customers
Impact of Dreamliner Crash
Airlines
Significant decline in bookings and ticket prices due to the recent incident and market pressures. Increasing operational costs
Customers
Customers are able to travel at discounted prices following the recent incident
- Air India Booking Decline
- Approx. 20%
- Fare Drop
- 8-15%
- FY2026 Net Loss Projection
- ₹20,000–₹30,000 crore
- FY2025 Domestic Traffic
- 165.4 million
- FY2026 Domestic Traffic Forecast
- 175-181 million passengers
