DGCA airport filming curbs threaten influencer playbook used by Myntra, Swiggy, Zomato

Proposed DGCA restrictions on unauthorized airport filming may clip a fast-growing influencer format. Brands including Myntra, Swiggy, Zomato and IndiGo have leveraged terminal backdrops; analytics firm Qoruz tracked 155,000 posts from 26,000 creators (Jan 2025-Mar 2026). Experts expect a pivot to destination storytelling with limited campaign drag.

— Source publishedThu, 4 Jun, 2026, 10:09 IST·First seen Thu, 4 Jun, 2026, 11:36 IST·Source ET BrandEquity

What happened

DGCA's proposed restrictions on unauthorized airport filming may disrupt influencer-led brand campaigns shot at airports. Brands like Myntra, Swiggy, Zomato,

Key facts

  • 155,000 posts
  • 26,000 influencers
  • Jan 2025-Mar 2026

Why this matters

Influencer-marketing platforms and travel-content studios become more attractive tuck-ins as advertisers hunt compliant, high-aspiration backdrops post-DGCA.