IndiGo has once again emerged as India’s most punctual airline, maintaining its position at the top for the third month, according to the latest aviation data released by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for February 2025.
Operating from major metro airports – Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad – IndiGo recorded an impressive on-time performance of 80.2%, reinforcing its dominance not just in market share but also in operational efficiency.
This is done as local air traffic in India continues to grow. February saw 1.40 crore (14 million) local passengers, an 11% year-on-year rise. While lower than January’s 1.46 crore, the sustained demand proves that consumer confidence in air travel continues unabated.
With 89.4 lakh passengers flying with IndiGo in February alone, the carrier also retained its commanding lead in the domestic market, clocking a 63.7% market share. Air India Group followed at a distant second with 38.3 lakh passengers, while Akasa Air carried 6.58 lakh passengers.
The most recent DGCA statistics not only highlight IndiGo’s on-time record but also portend the rising competitiveness among India’s airlines to improve service efficiency, a critical parameter for flyers in the world’s most rapidly expanding airline market.
This achievement coincides with a time when operational disruption is still an issue of concern. During February, 42.4% of the total flight cancellations were technical, followed by 29.8% for operational and 21.6% for unfavourable weather conditions. More than 82,500 passengers were impacted due to delays, for which airlines spent around ₹1.24 crore on passenger services as compensation.
In spite of these problems, IndiGo’s consistent punctuality is an indicator of robust backend coordination, well-disciplined fleet management, and customer-oriented culture all of which point to its continued supremacy in Indian skies.
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