New Delhi, June 16 -- Even as the West Asia war continued in May 2026, Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) continued its upward trajectory when compared to last May. Despite the ongoing conflict across West Asia, Delhi airport recorded higher passenger traffic in May 2026 compared to the same period last year, reinforcing its position as one of Asia's most resilient aviation hubs. The performance stands in contrast to concerns that the conflict would significantly impact international travel demand and airline operations.

The airport recorded 71,66,161 passengers, a growth of 14.7% over the same month last year. Since April 2025, Indian aviation has been hit by one impact after another. Indian aviation had slowed down in M...