Current Affairs - Places - Discussion

Bengaluru emerged as India’s second-busiest domestic airport hub in April 2026 by handling 3.28 million domestic passengers, surpassing Mumbai’s 2.89 million passengers during the same period. This marked the first time since the post-pandemic years that Bengaluru overtook Mumbai in domestic traffic. While Mumbai continued to hold the second position in overall passenger traffic due to its stronger international operations, Bengaluru demonstrated greater resilience with only a marginal decline in domestic traffic. The achievement highlights the growing importance of Kempegowda International Airport as a major aviation hub and reflects increasing passenger demand in southern India.