The time to fly on a budget

Chennai: The lean season for air travel has begun, and early indications are that a global lull in traffic is likely to hit airlines hard. Passengers, of course, can expect cheaper fares and a range of concessions as airline operators try to stimulate travel.
The period from February to early April is traditionally a testing time for airlines, but signs are that the lean season has set in early this year.
With aviation turbine fuel prices on the rise, industry experts say passengers cannot expect the kind of price reductions seen in previous years. While fares are still expected to drop in coming weeks, passengers also should not expect “across-the-board” reductions.
Passengers also have good news regarding the surcharges payable. Currently, airlines in India charge fixed rates of fuel and congestion charges, but they are expected to introduce a system that makes surcharges commensurate with the distance travelled.
15/01/08 Ananth Krishnan/The Hindu

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Categories: Indian Aviation- In General Jan 2008, Low Cost General Jan 2008