New Delhi, Nov 24 (PTI) Domestic air passenger traffic touched a new high on Thursday as airlines carried 4,63,417 people.

"Post-Covid, India's domestic aviation's turnaround story has not just been overwhelming but inspiring as well.

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"Positive attitude, progressive policies, and deep trust among passengers are taking it to new heights with every flight, every day," the civil aviation ministry said in a post on X on Friday.

As per official data, the total number of domestic passengers was 4,63,417 and flight movements were 5,998 on Thursday (November 23).

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In a post on X, civil aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said a new record has been set in Indian domestic aviation.

Earlier this month, domestic air traffic had touched new peaks for three consecutive days -- November 18, 19 and 20.

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