Flight tickets become expensive before Diwali, know how much the fare has increased?

Flight Fares: Everyone is eager to return home for Diwali during the festive season. Trains are becoming crowded, and there’s a fierce competition for tickets. Meanwhile, the demand for flights is increasing. According to news reports, air travel has increased by 60 to 70 percent. Consequently, air travel is set to become even more expensive.

Ticket scramble

If you’re planning to fly this Diwali, be prepared to burn a hole in your pocket. The festive season is rushing everyone home for Diwali. Trains are becoming crowded, and tickets are becoming increasingly scarce.

Significant increases in fares

According to data from ixigo and EaseMyTrip, air travel demand has increased by 70%, leading to a significant jump in ticket rates.

How much have fares increased?

EaseMyTrip CEO Rikant Pitti said that the fare from Hyderabad to Jaipur has increased from ₹6,500 to ₹12,000.

The fare from Hyderabad to Delhi

Airfares from Hyderabad to Delhi have risen from ₹4,000-₹7,000 to ₹7,000-₹12,000. In 2024, these routes saw an average reduction of 20-30%.

Average annual increase in rents is 50%

A few days ago, the Ministry of Civil Aviation intervened to prevent airfare increases and asked airlines to take necessary steps in this direction. However, despite government intervention, fares have increased by an average of 50% annually this year.

These cities have the highest demand.

There is maximum demand for travel from metro cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai.

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