Goa, Aug. 26 -- Goa has recorded one of the steepest declines in international passenger traffic among Indian airports, with traffic at Dabolim Airport plunging 69% and Mopa Airport witnessing a 42% drop during the April-June quarter.

The sharp decline comes against a nationwide fall of around 10% in international passenger traffic during the same period.

While Goa's airports experienced significant declines, the national figures also showed a widening gap between Indian and foreign carriers. International passenger traffic carried by Indian airlines fell by 27%, while foreign airlines recorded a 6% increase in passenger traffic.

Dabolim Airport was among the worst affected, recording a 69% year-on-year decline in international passeng...