India

Gen Z Flight Bookings Rise 60% Ahead of Diwali, Cleartrip Reports

Published: 23 October 2026 · 1 min read

What Happened

Travel platform Cleartrip reported a 60% increase in flight bookings among travellers aged 15–24 ahead of Diwali, compared with 6% growth among those aged 25–34. Its PeekABoo tracker also showed a 135% rise in leisure hotel bookings. Bus bookings increased 80% for Delhi and 76% for Pune, according to company data.

Key Takeaways

Cleartrip's figures indicate stronger festive travel demand among younger customers, alongside growth in hotels and buses. However, these are platform-specific booking trends, not verified figures for India's entire travel market.

Sources

Economic Times, CNBC-TV18