India’s skies have a new economy-business class divide, report shows

Economy airfares rose sharply across India's busiest domestic routes in early 2026, while business-class fares, conversely, experienced significant declines on many of these same routes. This divergence marks a notable shift from previous years' fare trends. Airlines are gaining pricing power in economy while facing competition in premium cabins. Increased demand and capacity constraints are driving up economy ticket prices.