New Delhi, Oct. 24 -- Skies are set to get busier this winter as four of the country's major airlines prepare to significantly boost flight departures, capitalizing on increased aircraft deliveries and a positive demand outlook for the peak travel season.

Four of the five leading airlines will be adding flights during the upcoming five-month winter schedule, beginning 26 October 2025 and ending 28 March 2026. The increase is led by SpiceJet, which is expected to see an over 20% increase over the preceding 12-month period, apart from India's largest airline IndiGo (9.66%), Air India Express (12%) and Akasa Air (3.84%). Spicejet's jump is in part due to its low base of last year.

Increased aircraft deliveries, un-grounding of aircraft, op...