Archive · 20 May 2025
Kolkata Airport Sees Recovery in Passenger Numbers After Pahalgam Dip
After a dip in travelers due to an incident in Pahalgam, more people are now flying out of Kolkata airport.
Daily departures had dropped but are now going up again, with about 27,500 people leaving on Sunday.
Travel agents are working to bring tourists back to Kashmir, supporting the local economy and showing that it's safe to visit.
Passenger numbers from Kolkata airport decreased after the Pahalgam incident.
Departures dropped to 23,000 daily from a peak of 28,000.
Sunday saw over 27,500 departures, a 20% rise.
The Travel Agents' Association of India (TAAI) initiated 'Chalo Kashmir'.
Travel agencies report increased bookings and inquiries.
- Who
- Kolkata Airport, Travel Agencies
- What
- Increase in passenger numbers departing from Kolkata airport.
- When
- Following the Pahalgam terror incident.
- Where
- Kolkata
- Why
- To recover from a downturn in tourism following the Pahalgam incident and India's military response.
Travel Industry Perspective
Passenger Perspective
Passenger Sentiment
Travel Industry Perspective
Initial concerns led to cancellations.
Passenger Perspective
Passenger confidence is returning.
- Departing Passengers (Low)
- 23,000 daily
- Departing Passengers (Peak)
- 28,000 daily
- Sunday Departures
- 27,500
- Kolkata Agencies in 'Chalo Kashmir'
- 100
- Initiative
- 'Chalo Kashmir'
