While the growth of the airline sector has facilitated the smooth transit of individuals and goods across the globe, it is also being exploited by traffickers to move illegal wildlife products quickly and with significantly fewer wildlife casualties in transit. An analysis of wildlife seizures in India’s airports by TRAFFIC between 2011-2020 found that several native wildlife species ranging from the Indian star tortoise to leopard cubs were seized. It also found many exotic species such as iguanas, pythons, and exotic birds were seized from check-in and hand baggage at various Indian airports during the study period. In India, wildlife is protected against hunting, trade, and other forms of exploitation through the Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972, as well as international agreements such as CITES. Despite the restrictions, however, wildlife trafficking continues. TRAFFIC’s study highlights the increasing misuse of airports for smuggling wildlife and its contrabands within India and across the regions.