Tuesday, August 20, 2024 As the festival season approaches, airfares are on the rise, with an analysis revealing a significant increase in the average one-way ticket price on key domestic routes. This trend is particularly notable for Diwali and Onam, where certain flights to Kerala cities have seen prices climb by 20-25 percent. This surge in airfares has implications for both airlines and passengers, influencing travel decisions and potentially reshaping global travel patterns.
According to an analysis conducted by the travel portal ixigo, airfares for the upcoming festival season have increased considerably compared to the previous year. The study, which was done for PTI, highlights that the average one-way economy class fare for a non-stop flight on the Delhi-Chennai route during the period from October 30 to November 5 is now 25 percent higher, reaching Rs 7,618. This figure represents a notable increase from the fare during the same period last year, specifically from November 10-16.
On other popular routes, similar price hikes have been observed. For instance, the fare on the Mumbai-Hyderabad route has increased by 21 percent, now costing Rs 5,162. Meanwhile, the Delhi-Goa and Delhi-Ahmedabad routes have seen price increases of 19 percent, with fares rising to Rs 5,999 and Rs 4,930, respectively.
These increases are not isolated, as fares on certain other routes have also risen by 1-16 percent, further emphasizing the upward trend in airfares during the festival season.