Indigo crisis gave a blow of ₹1000 crore to Delhi! Silence in markets, hotels empty, traders worried – ..

The ongoing operational crisis in the country’s largest airline IndiGo is no longer limited to the problems of passengers only, but it has broken the back of the economy of the country’s capital Delhi. The cancellation of more than 4,000 flights in the last ten days has had a direct impact on Delhi’s trade and tourism sector, which, according to the industry body Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI), has suffered a loss of almost Rs. ₹1000 crore There has been a huge loss.

The charm has disappeared from the famous markets of Delhi.

CTI says that due to cancellation of flights the number of traders and customers coming to Delhi has increased. Huge decline of up to 25% Has come. Markets like Connaught Place, Karol Bagh and Chandni Chowk, which were usually bustling with customers, have now become less lively. This has affected not only small shopkeepers but also the sales of wholesalers.

Businessmen’s backs broken, meetings and deals canceled

According to CTI Chairman Brijesh Goyal, about 1.5 lakh people travel through Delhi Airport every day, out of which about 50 thousand are businessmen. Due to cancellation of flights, it has become difficult for them to travel to Delhi. Many businessmen have either canceled or postponed their business trips, which is directly impacting events like business meetings, deals and exhibitions.

Double blow on hotel and tourism industry

This crisis is not limited to markets only. Delhi’s hospitality industry is also suffering a big blow.

• Bookings Cancelled: Bookings of thousands of hotels, restaurants and banquet halls have been cancelled.
• Peak season ruined: This time just before Christmas and New Year is considered the most important for the hotel and tourism industry. But Indigo’s crisis has weakened the beginning of this season.
• Atmosphere of fear: Tour operators say that people had already booked for Christmas and New Year holidays. But now the fear of flight cancellation is affecting these advance bookings also. People are being forced to change their plans or postpone their trips, causing huge losses not only to tour operators but also to hotels and taxis.

The industry believes that if Indigo does not improve its services soon, Delhi’s business and tourism sectors may face an even bigger economic blow in the coming weeks. On one hand the confidence of Indigo is decreasing and on the other hand Delhi’s economy is weakening.