Now, fly west for a fifth less

Mumbai: Carriers have slashed air fares from India to the US and Europe by 15-20 per cent in the face of stiff competition and over-capacity on these popular routes.
Air-India, which announced its new fares yesterday, is now offering an India to New York return fare of Rs 31,000, while a Delhi to London trip will set you back by just Rs 16,000.
Fares on the Europe route, including London, have dropped to Rs 16,000 from Rs 20,000 two months ago.
Virgin Atlantic is offering India to the US at Rs 30,400, down sharply from Rs 40,000 earlier. The airline is also offering Delhi-London return at Rs 16,000, compared with Rs 20,000 two months ago.
Carriers like Lufthansa and British Airways are offering India to New York at an attractive Rs 43,000, a drop of Rs 10,000 from just two months ago.
18/09/06 P R Sanjai/Business Standard

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