India’s Aviation Boom Faces Challenges Amid Iran Conflict

The Middle East conflict is revealing weaknesses in India’s rapidly expanding aviation industry, with longer routes and increased fares now posing challenges. Sandip Sikdar had planned to travel from New Delhi to Munich via Sharjah, but the recent US-Israeli war with Iran disrupted his schedule. Just days before departure, he was forced to rebook both segments of his trip, with prices for one leg increasing nearly fivefold.

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This is not an isolated case—millions of Indian travelers face similar disruptions due to rising costs and