The Asia Pacific region, IATA said, is critically held back by the impact of China's zero COVID policies on travel.
With the aviation regulator unbundling the check-in baggage facility, airlines are gearing up to charge passengers for every bag they check-in, and SpiceJet has been first off the block.
Average domestic air fares in India have been found to be lower than some major world aviation markets, including US and Britain, according to a study based on IATA data.