Despite COVID-19, KIA sees rise in domestic passenger traffic by 22% in 2021
The Hindu
As per data from Bangalore International Airport Ltd., which manages KIA, domestic passenger traffic increased from 12.39 million in 2020 to 15.12 million in 2021
The second wave of the pandemic in 2021 had an impact on the volume of international passengers at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA). Travel restrictions across the world saw international traffic drop by 15.5%, from 1.12 million in 2020 to 0.94 million in 2021.
On the other hand, domestic passenger traffic recorded a double-digit growth of 22%. As per data released by Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL), which manages KIA, domestic passenger traffic increased from 12.39 million in 2020 to 15.12 million last year.
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