News / Bellyhold return gives hope for a more stable Indian air cargo market

DB Schenker India

With India preparing to resume international passenger services this month, air freight shippers and forwarders are looking forward consistent additional bellyhold capacity in a market saddled with high rates and unreliable service.

“The government has decided to resume scheduled commercial international passenger services from 27 March, the start of summer schedule 2022,” said the Indian Ministry of Aviation.

Covid lockdowns shut down scheduled services two years ago, sending the travel industry into chaos, with ’air bubble arrangements’ becoming the new normal.

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