Floods lead to striking changes in airfares
9 years, 3 months ago

Floods lead to striking changes in airfares

The Hindu  

As soon as the floods hit Chennai and the airport was shut down owing to the inundation of the airfield, the airfares started rising in other sectors due to increasing demand. An economy ticket on Friday for a 9.30 p.m. Jet Airways flight from Bengaluru to Delhi was selling at Rs. Indigo Airlines announced that it had added extra flights out of Bengaluru to meet the demand, one to Mumbai and two to Delhi, but even then, tickets for a Saturday morning 8 a.m. flight to Delhi were selling for Rs. Now, several days after the shutdown, the Chennai airport started the services on Sunday with three Air India flights, one flight Jet Airways and IndiGo flight respectively started operations; and beginning Monday, full-fledged operations are likely to start. 15, 000 while Jet Airways had seats for two 9.45 p.m. flights priced between Rs.

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Air India offers premium economy tickets at ₹599 above regular economy fares
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Air India offers premium economy tickets at ₹599 above regular economy fares

Hindustan Times  

Air India on Wednesday announced the expansion of its premium economy offering, setting the starting fares at ₹599 above the standard economy fares on domestic flights. An Air India plane According to the announcement on the airline’s website, the limited period offer was fueled by doubling of premium economy ticket sales in the past three years. Passengers who choose premium …

Despite high airfares, heavy rush on Kochi-Prayagraj sector
1 month, 1 week ago

Despite high airfares, heavy rush on Kochi-Prayagraj sector

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: Despite the Centre announcing a 50% cut in airfares for those travelling to the Mahakumbh Mela, the Kochi-Prayagraj sector is witnessing a heavy rush of pilgrims with airfares continuing to soar over Rs 25,000 as the religious gathering enters its final phase. Airfares on direct flights are hovering above Rs 25,000, instead of the normal Rs 8,000-10,000,” said a …

‘Why is no one doing anything…’: Woman’s post on rising Delhi-Bengaluru airfare sparks debate; netizens react
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Why is no one doing anything…’: Woman’s post on rising Delhi-Bengaluru airfare sparks debate; netizens react

Live Mint  

Flight ticket prices in India often jump randomly without any intimation, and this creates a lot of hurdles for the passengers. She took to X and wrote, “When I moved from Delhi to Bengaluru in 2022, my flight ticket costed around INR 3.5k. "At least you are going from Delhi, just search from Jabalpur, it's already 10k+ for the next …

Airfares through the roof, flights to Prayagraj touch ₹56k mark
Top News
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Airfares through the roof, flights to Prayagraj touch ₹56k mark

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of Mauni Amavasya and other auspicious bathing days for the Mahakumbh Mela, airfares to Prayagraj from major cities have skyrocketed. Our dynamic fares need to be competitive.” 100 flights in last 3 days: Airport director The surge in demand is, however, being seen as a boost to the local aviation sector. We used to receive around six to eight …

Airfare unfair: What formula do airlines use to decide ticket prices?
2 months ago

Airfare unfair: What formula do airlines use to decide ticket prices?

India Today  

Airlines selling tickets to and from Prayagraj during Maha Kumbh at four to five times the normal rates has sparked massive outrage in India. This has given significant pricing power to the main players," Amitabh Tiwari, ex-corporate and investment banker, tells India Today Digital. "Bhubaneswar to Bangkok costs Rs 10,000, while Bhubaneswar to Prayagraj flights cost Rs 39,000," said a …

Mahakumbh 2025: 'Multi-fold’ jump in airfares, Bengaluru-Prayagraj flights 41% costlier
2 months, 1 week ago

Mahakumbh 2025: 'Multi-fold’ jump in airfares, Bengaluru-Prayagraj flights 41% costlier

Hindustan Times  

Airfares for Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj have jumped multi-fold on account of the ongoing Mahakumbh 2025, with the air ticket prices, for instance, between Delhi and the city hosting the mega fair, rising up to 21 per cent and flights from Bengaluru going 41 per cent costlier, as per reports. Bloomberg file photo While the price of a flight ticket between …

Flights of fancy: The rise and rise of premium flying
3 months ago

Flights of fancy: The rise and rise of premium flying

Live Mint  

Indians are opting to fly premium more often, especially on metros routes, as they seek better experiences and business travel grows. Overall demand for business class and premium economy seats on aircraft has increased 50-60% over a year earlier, revealed data by travel portals MakeMyTrip, EaseMyTrip & Thomas Cook India. “We’ve seen a strong demand for business and premium economy-class …

Delhi to Kannur flight for ₹22,000 sparks heated debate: 'Cheaper to go to Dubai'
3 months, 1 week ago

Delhi to Kannur flight for ₹22,000 sparks heated debate: 'Cheaper to go to Dubai'

Hindustan Times  

Are flight prices in India skyrocketing at an unsustainable pace? That is the question social media is busy debating after Congress spokesperson Dr Shama Mohamed highlighted how the price of an Indigo ticket from Delhi to Kerala’s Kannur has touched ₹22,000. A Delhi to Kannur flight for ₹ 22,000 has sparked a heated debate on social media Dr Shama Mohamed …

Indian Airlines Unable To Hike Fares Despite Surging Travel Demand, Says Report
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian Airlines Unable To Hike Fares Despite Surging Travel Demand, Says Report

ABP News  

The aviation industry in India has been booming recently with demand for travel surging, however, the airlines are still struggling to increase their fares. Official data from the International Air Transport Association revealed that domestic flight prices majorly remained stagnant, often reaching close to or even below 2025 levels. The data showed that airfares have not been able to keep …

Flying’s new high: Raise a toast to it?
4 months, 1 week ago

Flying’s new high: Raise a toast to it?

Live Mint  

It’s ironic that airlines in India aren’t in the best of shape, but demand for air travel in the country is touching new peaks. Surprisingly, though, a new record has been scaled weeks after Diwali, which suggests durable strength in this market, with its pandemic slump now a fading memory. While capacity has expanded a bit, a long expected wait …

Connectivity, monopoly and airlines: How is winter shaping up for Indian aviation?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Connectivity, monopoly and airlines: How is winter shaping up for Indian aviation?

Live Mint  

As the winter schedule kicks in, domestic airlines are already in expansion mode, with Air India Express expanding its services from Chennai and IndiGo opening up almost all flights on the IndiGoStretch between Delhi and Mumbai. Data shared by aviation analytics company Cirium throws up interesting statistics for November, after Vistara’s merger with Air India, the first full month of …

Airfares are soaring amid turbulence in civil aviation
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Airfares are soaring amid turbulence in civil aviation

Live Mint  

With India’s civil aviation sector going through turbulence, fliers are being forced to tighten their budgetary belts, as airfares have soared at a dizzying angle. For a quick explanation, Exhibit ‘A’ is Tata-run Vistara’s recent declaration of scaling back operations by about 25-30 flights per day, or roughly 10% of its capacity, amid a shortage of pilots. After Air India’s …

Airfares are rising, but don’t blame it on Vistara
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Airfares are rising, but don’t blame it on Vistara

Hindustan Times  

The crisis at Vistara due to a shortage of pilots and consequent decline in flights has triggered a raft of discussions on a potential spike in fares of up to 25%. A Vistara Airbus A320 aircraft at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai Fares remain dynamic in Indian skies and are on the basis of demand and supply. …

Airfare surge amid Vistara crisis: You may now have to pay up to 30% more on these major routes
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Airfare surge amid Vistara crisis: You may now have to pay up to 30% more on these major routes

Hindustan Times  

Air travelers in India may have to pay 5-30 per cent more for flights this summer as airlines see capacity cuts amid rising travel demand as well as operational woes. The carrier said, “We are cutting 25-30 flights per day, which represents roughly 10 per cent of our total capacity.” Additionally, IndiGo has also grounded 75 of its aircraft due …

India is a price-sensitive market, says IndiGo CEO
11 months, 4 weeks ago

India is a price-sensitive market, says IndiGo CEO

The Hindu  

There is healthy and tough competition in the Indian aviation market, which is also price sensitive, India’s largest airline IndiGo’s chief Pieter Elbers said, adding that there is an enormous demand for travel in the country. Mr. Elbers, who heads IndiGo, which has a domestic market share of little over 60%, said the overall price levels in India are "very …

Washington to Mumbai flight ticket for just ₹19,000? This economy class deal sparks chatter on X
1 year ago

Washington to Mumbai flight ticket for just ₹19,000? This economy class deal sparks chatter on X

Hindustan Times  

A man was searching for flight tickets from Mumbai to Washington for April 25 when he came across a steal deal - a connecting flight for just ₹19,000. The flight, as per the X user, will depart from Washington Dulles and make a stopover in Jeddah before continuing on to Mumbai. “Washington to Mumbai flight for ₹19,000,” wrote X user …

Delhi-Chennai business class fare 'reasonable' at ₹63K: Chidambaram's jibe
1 year, 9 months ago

Delhi-Chennai business class fare 'reasonable' at ₹63K: Chidambaram's jibe

Hindustan Times  

Former union finance minister P Chidambaram on Sunday took a jibe at the central government over the skyrocketing prices of flight tickets and said that India will be the Vishwaguru to the world on monopolistic capitalism. Read here: Domestic airlines witness impressive growth; passenger count soars by 36% Chidambaram took to Twitter and said, “Delhi-Chennai Business Class air tickets on …

Average Airfares On A Downward Trend On Various Domestic Routes: Official Data
1 year, 9 months ago

Average Airfares On A Downward Trend On Various Domestic Routes: Official Data

News 18  

The overall average airfares on ten domestic routes, including Delhi-Srinagar, are on the decline, and the trend is likely to continue in the coming weeks also, according to an analysis based on data compiled by aviation regulator DGCA. Against this backdrop, concerns have been expressed in various quarters, and the civil aviation ministry on June 6 asked airlines to devise …

Famous Domestic Routes Witness Downfall in Average Airfares, Check Details
1 year, 9 months ago

Famous Domestic Routes Witness Downfall in Average Airfares, Check Details

News 18  

The air travel demand has witnessed a sudden spike recently, causing a hike in ticket prices. However, research based on data gathered by the aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation come into the limelight, under which it indicated that some of the famous domestic routes have been seeing a downfall the in the average airfares. As per analysed data, …

Why Delhi-Mumbai airfares are among the costliest globally
1 year, 9 months ago

Why Delhi-Mumbai airfares are among the costliest globally

Firstpost  

Airline ticket fares are flying high in India. Higher fares than many busiest routes globally A flyer from India will find cheaper last-minute or spot fares on the busiest domestic routes of countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, China, South Korea and South Africa than the current Delhi to Mumbai ticket rates, reported the Times of …

Delhi-Mumbai Flight Ticket: Airfares Goes as High as Rs 14K Between Two Cities
1 year, 9 months ago

Delhi-Mumbai Flight Ticket: Airfares Goes as High as Rs 14K Between Two Cities

News 18  

Planning to fly from Delhi to Mumbai? Currently, the 24-hour advance non-stop flight ticket comes under the price tag of Rs 14,000 or even more, which is considered the most expensive domestic ticket worldwide. Even with a depreciating rupee, an Indian traveler would find better deals at the last minute better on the busiest domestic routes in the US, UK, …

Flight prices soar high on demand, stagnant supply
1 year, 9 months ago

Flight prices soar high on demand, stagnant supply

Hindustan Times  

Record demand and stagnant supply in the ongoing peak season have resulted in high ticket prices on domestic flights, an HT analysis has shown. Civil Aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday met with the Airlines Advisory Group on the increased airfares on certain air routes, particularly those in which Go First operated, and directed airlines to self-monitor ticket prices. The …

'Must ensure maximum prices are within limit': Govt on surge in airline tickets
1 year, 9 months ago

'Must ensure maximum prices are within limit': Govt on surge in airline tickets

Hindustan Times  

Aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday spoke of the need to ensure airline ticket prices - which have surged since domestic air travel resumed post-Covid lockdowns - remain 'within a certain limit'. READ | ‘Not great thing for civil aviation’: Jyotiraditya Scindia on Go First insolvency case These routes are among several that have seen a significant surge in ticket …

Rs 21,000 to fly from Delhi to Ahmedabad: Why are airfares in India soaring?
1 year, 9 months ago

Rs 21,000 to fly from Delhi to Ahmedabad: Why are airfares in India soaring?

Firstpost  

Domestic travel has become unaffordable for the average flyer. On India’s busiest air route, from Delhi to Mumbai, the average spot airfare on 1 June was Rs 18,654, Business Standard reports quoting data provided by the online travel portal Ixigo. “This has shot up the spot airfares, especially on routes where Go First had a sizable presence,” another airline executive …

Govt asks airlines to self-monitor airfares on select routes
1 year, 9 months ago

Govt asks airlines to self-monitor airfares on select routes

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The civil aviation ministry has asked airlines to self-monitor airfares after the temporary suspension of flights by Go First led to surge pricing on routes where the airline had a strong presence. "Airlines must self-monitor airfares on certain select routes that have seen considerable surge pricing of late, particularly those that were earlier being serviced by Go First," …

65% Favour Price Cap on Flight Tickets Due to Last-Minute Hike, 85% Want Bereavement Fare: Survey
1 year, 9 months ago

65% Favour Price Cap on Flight Tickets Due to Last-Minute Hike, 85% Want Bereavement Fare: Survey

News 18  

With GoAir cancelling many of its flights in early May, air passengers have complained about experiencing new highs in airfares. People have cited last minute travel for medical emergencies, family emergencies or death of a family member for which they are charged two to six times of generally available airfare. When asked if Indian airlines should mandatorily offer bereavement fare, …

Delhi to Mumbai Airfares Skyrocket, Surpassing Ticket Price to Dubai
1 year, 9 months ago

Delhi to Mumbai Airfares Skyrocket, Surpassing Ticket Price to Dubai

News 18  

In a surprising turn of events, airfares for the Delhi to Mumbai route have hit an all-time high, surpassing the rates for flights to Dubai. The Delhi to Mumbai airfare predicament serves as a reminder of the dynamic nature of the aviation industry, where prices can fluctuate rapidly based on market conditions and external factors. While the surge in airfares …

Flying too close to travel date? Be ready to pay up to five times more
1 year, 10 months ago

Flying too close to travel date? Be ready to pay up to five times more

The Hindu  

If you are planning a last-minute air travel, either for business or due to a medical emergency, be prepared to spend up to five times more than last month. According to online travel portal Ixigo, a one-way spot fare of ₹16,585 for a Delhi-Ahmedabad flight on May 24 was five times more expensive than that in last month when the …

Skyrocketing Air Fares, Overbooked Trains Dull Holi Cheer for Those Returning to Patna for Celebrations
2 years ago

Skyrocketing Air Fares, Overbooked Trains Dull Holi Cheer for Those Returning to Patna for Celebrations

News 18  

In news that could take the colour out of Holi, those returning to Patna by air from Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and other metro cities are forced to shell out more money as ticket prices have risen. Swati Suman, a judicial aspirant in Delhi, said: “I am not going to celebrate the festival with my family in Dhanbad as the rise …

Fab Feb Sale! IndiGo, Go First offering flight tickets at discounted prices
2 years, 1 month ago

Fab Feb Sale! IndiGo, Go First offering flight tickets at discounted prices

Live Mint  

Are you planning any trips this year? You don't need to worry because you can buy pocket-friendly flight tickets in February for trips till September this year. Go First and IndiGo, the Indian low-cost airlines, have announced a special fare sale to attract passengers who wanna go on trips. The passengers can book their tickets till February 24 for the …

Delhi airfares to Hyderabad touch sky, demand from BRS leaders, workers peaks
2 years, 3 months ago

Delhi airfares to Hyderabad touch sky, demand from BRS leaders, workers peaks

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Flight ticket fares from Delhi to Hyderabad touched the sky on Thursday, thanks to huge demand from BRS leaders and workers who reached Delhi on Wednesday in large numbers to take part in the inauguration of BRS national office in Delhi. The return ticket from Delhi to Hyderabad touched Rs 70,000 against the normal fare of less than Rs …

Airfare between Delhi, Mumbai, Patna witnesses three-fold rise amid festive season; may spike more
2 years, 5 months ago

Airfare between Delhi, Mumbai, Patna witnesses three-fold rise amid festive season; may spike more

India TV News  

Highlights The price of a Delhi to Patna flight on October 22 was Rs 14,000 The fare of a flight between Mumbai to Patna reached Rs 20,000 The current fare from these two places to Patna is more than the rate from Delhi to Sharjah Airfare on flights between Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Patna has witnessed a massive surge ahead …

DC Edit | As airfares soar, let markets fix prices
2 years, 5 months ago

DC Edit | As airfares soar, let markets fix prices

Deccan Chronicle  

Market and demand induced inflation is a good test point of conviction of people to free markets, continuing and accelerating reforms, reinvigorating growth and creating opportunities. Luddites and anti-growth socialists have jumped on to the bandwagon, parasitically, trying to ride the wave of misplaced public consternation — and demand that the government must “regulate” prices, and place a higher band …

IndiGo, SpiceJet shares rise as govt lifts cap on flight ticket prices
2 years, 7 months ago

IndiGo, SpiceJet shares rise as govt lifts cap on flight ticket prices

Live Mint  

A day after the civil aviation ministry said it will remove the cap on flight ticket prices which was imposed two years ago due to the coronavirus pandemic, shares of Indian domestic airlines, Spicejet and IndiGo rose today. Shares of IndiGo's parent InterGlobe Aviation Ltd rose as much as 2.3% to ₹2084.6 while smaller SpiceJet Ltd jumped as much as …

Airfares sting, no ‘low-cost’ flight up in the skies now
2 years, 9 months ago

Airfares sting, no ‘low-cost’ flight up in the skies now

The Hindu  

With the rise in fuel prices, domestic and international airfares have witnessed surge by up to 50% in the past few months, according to data from online portals. Similarly, a flight ticket for Bengaluru to New Delhi within the same booking window will cost ₹9,674, which is a 38% increase from ₹6,984 five months ago. Data from travel portal ixigo …

Agnipath row: Amid train cancellations, air fares soar to ₹29K on some routes
2 years, 9 months ago

Agnipath row: Amid train cancellations, air fares soar to ₹29K on some routes

Hindustan Times  

Amid nationwide protests against the Agnipath recruitment scheme and a nationwide Bharat Bandh on Monday, passengers were left in the lurch as hundreds of trains were cancelled and prices of flight tickets went through the roof. Air fares have been witnessing a sharp rise over the last few days as train services got impacted due to the ongoing Agnipath protest. …

Your holiday just got more expensive! Why flyers will have to shell out more for air tickets
2 years, 9 months ago

Your holiday just got more expensive! Why flyers will have to shell out more for air tickets

Firstpost  

Passengers will have to shell out at least 15 per cent more for air fare after oil companies raised the price of Aviation Turbine Fuel by a record 16 per cent. Rise in ATF prices As per a notification of state-owned fuel retailers, the price of ATF was hiked by 16.3 per cent, to Rs Rs 1,41,232.87 per kl in …

Jet Fuel Prices At All-time High: Will Airlines Raise Domestic Flight Ticket Prices Soon?
2 years, 11 months ago

Jet Fuel Prices At All-time High: Will Airlines Raise Domestic Flight Ticket Prices Soon?

News 18  

As the jet fuel prices have been rising for quite some time and currently hovering at an all-time high levels, the aviation industry is facing the heat on its finances. ICRA on Jet Fuel Hikes Rating agency ICRA expects the Indian aviation industry to report a net loss of Rs 25,000-26,000 crore in FY2022. “Elevated aviation turbine fuel prices, which …

Data | Despite increase in flyers, Indian airlines struggle to turn a profit
2 years, 11 months ago

Data | Despite increase in flyers, Indian airlines struggle to turn a profit

The Hindu  

The aviation industry is caught between a rock and a hard place. Thus, despite an increase in passenger traffic, airline firms continue to suffer Profit-loss statement The graph shows IndiGo and SpiceJet’s profit/loss made after tax in ₹ ‘000 million. Now, despite the surge in passenger traffic, airlines are yet to come out of the woods as jet fuel prices …

Sky-high air fares come as a dampener on holiday travel
2 years, 11 months ago

Sky-high air fares come as a dampener on holiday travel

The Hindu  

Although the skies opened up for international flights from Sunday after a hiatus of around two years, the high air fares have dampened the spirit of stakeholders in the travel and hospitality industry. Package fares Nikhina Ajay, sales manager, Soman’s Leisure Tours India Pvt Ltd, told The Hindu, “we had been offering a summer holiday package to Europe at ₹1.5 …

Cost of Flight Tickets From Chennai Soar as Diwali Brings in Surge in Demand
3 years, 5 months ago

Cost of Flight Tickets From Chennai Soar as Diwali Brings in Surge in Demand

News 18  

The flight charges from Chennai have soared as Diwali is nearing and people, who have taken two doses of vaccine, are opting to fly out. Travel agents also said that fares to Bengaluru have doubled from Rs 1,500 to Rs 3,300 in the past few days and the possibilities of an increase are high in the days to come. Travel …

Economy-Class Fares on International Flights from India on Rise: Check New Prices Here
3 years, 7 months ago

Economy-Class Fares on International Flights from India on Rise: Check New Prices Here

News 18  

Average economy-class fares on international flights operating on key routes connecting India have risen significantly during the last one month due to high demand, according to data from EaseMyTrip.com. The travel website's data shows that average economy class fare on a flight heading from Delhi in India to Newark in the US increased from Rs 69,034 in July to Rs …

Delhi-London Economy-Class Flight Tickets Available Starting at Rs 1.03 Lakh
3 years, 7 months ago

Delhi-London Economy-Class Flight Tickets Available Starting at Rs 1.03 Lakh

News 18  

An economy-class ticket on Delhi-London flight has been available for between Rs 1.03 lakh and Rs 1.47 lakh during August, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said on Sunday. "The fares offered on the Delhi-London sector range from Rs 1.03-1.21 lakhs for Indian carriers and Rs 1.28-1.47 lakhs for UK carriers for travel during August 2021," it added. On Saturday, Sanjeev …

Air fares for August drop drastically
3 years, 8 months ago

Air fares for August drop drastically

The Hindu  

For passengers who make last minute plans to fly, it has been a costly affair ever since fares shot up significantly last month. For those planning to travel to metro cities in August and beyond, fares have gotten as cheap as ₹1,300 for a one-way ticket. Surge in passengers Airport sources said they witnessed a surge in the number of …

For India’s COVID-hit Airlines, the Flight Path Continues to be Turbulent
3 years, 8 months ago

For India’s COVID-hit Airlines, the Flight Path Continues to be Turbulent

News 18  

As the vaccination rollout gets underway, India’s airlines are hoping against hope that travel demand starts showing some semblance of normalcy. Between a market structure that is tending towards a duopoly and rising input costs, the flight path for India’s airline continues to be unsettled. With COVID, India’s airlines burnt through cash and unlike counterparts in Europe and the West, …

Airlines Offering Cheap Airfares Between August and October Eyeing Early Booking Revenue
3 years, 9 months ago

Airlines Offering Cheap Airfares Between August and October Eyeing Early Booking Revenue

News 18  

As covid cases record a dip across the country, airlines are expecting a rise in the number of bookings. However, an aspect that factored in the price of tickets was the Government’s decision to hike the lowest fare cap by 15 per cent for travel in June-July. Despite the aforementioned scenario, airlines are now putting out cheap rates for travel …

Flying out of Chennai has become expensive now
3 years, 9 months ago

Flying out of Chennai has become expensive now

The Hindu  

Flying out of Chennai has become dearer with an increase in airfares now. Earlier, flights from Chennai to various metro cities largely remained affordable and this helped many get back to their home towns ahead of lockdowns or travel during emergency. Similarly for Delhi, late last year, it was around ₹4,000 but now it has spiked to as high as …

Rich Indians Are Either Paying Exorbitant Amounts to Book Tickets to US or Scrambling for Charter Flights
3 years, 10 months ago

Rich Indians Are Either Paying Exorbitant Amounts to Book Tickets to US or Scrambling for Charter Flights

News 18  

As the pandemic rages across the country and cases continue to spike amid an acute shortage of oxygen and hospital beds, rich Indians are either paying exorbitant amounts for flight tickets scrambling for charter flights. Meanwhile, super-rich Indians had shelled out an estimated 100,000 pounds to schedule private jets to fly them to the United Kingdom ahead of the country’s …

Aggressive Pricing, Return of B737 MAX, Air India Sale: 7 Trends to Watch Out for in Indian Aviation
4 years ago

Aggressive Pricing, Return of B737 MAX, Air India Sale: 7 Trends to Watch Out for in Indian Aviation

News 18  

As India’s vaccination efforts gain traction, more people are taking to the skies. On the foreign exchange front, the dollar is likely to strengthen further causing much pain to India’s airlines. Air India schedules already show deployment of large aircraft on domestic routes which translates into more capacity chasing depressed demand. A return to lower airfares, likely in second half …

Ticket Fares For Patna-Bound Flights Witness Sharp Increase Ahead of Holi Celebrations
4 years ago

Ticket Fares For Patna-Bound Flights Witness Sharp Increase Ahead of Holi Celebrations

News 18  

In view of Holi this month, the fares of Patna bound flights have shown a sharp upward curve. People wanting to return to their native place to celebrate Holi with their families, are paying two to three times the normal air fare from major metro cities in the country. As airline companies have the luxury of applying flexible charges, the …

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