India, June 9 -- While Pune airport has witnessed a significant decline in international passenger traffic following suspension and disruption of several overseas flight services, it has recorded a strong surge in domestic travel.

With direct connectivity to destinations such as Bangkok and Singapore having been reduced or discontinued; and flights to Gulf destinations including Dubai and Abu Dhabi having been affected by geopolitical tensions in the region; only 11,836 passengers travelled internationally from Pune in May, marking a steep fall from 33,309 international travellers recorded in February this year. In March, 16,439 passengers travelled internationally from Pune, with the number dropping to 15,723 in April.

Over the past ye...