Airfares up 60%, bookings down by nearly a third, and revenues hit by up to an average 20%: India’s outbound travel market has gone under strain as West Asia’s airspace had shut down key corridors. Yet demand endures, redirecting sharply towards short-haul Asian destinations and domestic travel, reshaping how, not whether Indians travel. T3 spoke to the agents to dig in deeper, an exclusive report

Stakeholders have acknowledged the gravity of the crisis has particularly hit the small and mid-sized segment. For hotels and restaurants, the disruption has had a direct impact on daily operations, margins, and guest experience. Beyond availability affecting somewhat 40% of hotel businesses regionally, the fluctuating LPG prices are intensifying operational challenges too. T3’s exclusive...