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Airlines trim Diwali flight schedules by 6% in Oct-Nov

2026-11-11 · 1 source · BusinessLine Economy

In short

Airlines scheduled about 6% fewer flights in October and November than a year ago, according to Cirium data. The cut comes during the Diwali season and is the first such drop since Covid.

What the reporting says

Airlines scheduled about 6% fewer flights across October and November than a year earlier, according to data from aviation analytics firm Cirium. The cut marks the first such Diwali-season reduction since Covid, based on the published summary.

Why it matters

Airlines scheduled about 6% fewer flights across October and November than a year earlier, according to Cirium data cited in the summary. The change is tied to the Diwali season and is described as the first such reduction since Covid.

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