Strike impact: Mumbai-Delhi flight costs go up

Mumbai: Private airlines led by low-cost carriers have jacked up their fares by up to 50 per cent on the Mumbai-Delhi sector in the wake of the strike by a section of Air India pilots who are demanding pay parity and better working conditions.
The Spice Jet Mumbai-Delhi ticket was selling at Rs 6,255 today, while the Bangalore flight fare was up at Rs 5,275, much above the normal range of Rs 3,000-4,000.
While low-cost carrier Indigo is said to be charging Rs 6,234 for its Mumbai-Delhi afternoon flight, Jetlite fares for the same route stood at Rs 5,784.
Full-service carriers like Kingfisher and Jet Airways also followed suit and are cashing in on the market opportunity following the AI pilot’s strike. The Mumbai-Delhi Kingfisher flight is costing Rs 8,798 while Jet Airways hiked the ticket price to Rs 6,785.
27/04/11 Business Line

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Categories: Air India Apr 2011, Indian Aviation- In General Apr 2011