Team Goemkarponn
MOPA/DABOLIM: IndiGo has removed six city connections from Goa as part of its Summer 2026 schedule changes, reducing a total of 32 weekly flights from the state.
At Manohar International Airport (Mopa), the affected destinations include Surat (1 weekly flight), Rajkot (7 weekly), Vadodara (7 weekly), Chandigarh (7 weekly), and Bhubaneswar (3 weekly). From Dabolim airport, the airline has discontinued its Bhopal route, which operated seven times a week.
Industry sources say the suspension is driven by seasonal demand fluctuations, with passenger traffic on these routes reportedly insufficient to sustain operations during the summer. Airlines typically adjust schedules and route networks based on load factors and profitability, particularly during off-peak periods.
The temporary cuts are likely to affect connectivity between Goa and several tier-2 cities, especially for passengers who rely on direct flights. Experts point out that such adjustments are routine, and the routes could be reinstated if travel demand increases in future seasons.
