Mumbai: With Diwali less than a fortnight away, air fares are already at their peak. While seats are fast running out due to last-minute bookings, no direct flights are available on some sectors. So, if you are planning to travel weekend-to-weekend (from November 10-18), a round trip to any of the metros or some Tier-II cities would cost you nothing less than Rs 13,000-18,000. In some instances, the lowest available fares are as high as Rs 20,000. Although the demand, according to tour operators, has been lower than last year, the proximity to the festival of lights and limited seats in the market have combined to push the fares to new heights.
According to tour operators and travel portals, a round trip ticket to Delhi is priced between Rs 16,000-19,000. Delhi, one of the most well-connected cities in the country, is already one of the most expensive destinations by air. During Diwali, the national capital is one of the most popular destinations in the country-which, said operators, pushes up prices. Kolkata, another hot favourite during the festival, is also the most expensive this season.
30/10/12 Chinmayi Shalya/Times of India
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According to tour operators and travel portals, a round trip ticket to Delhi is priced between Rs 16,000-19,000. Delhi, one of the most well-connected cities in the country, is already one of the most expensive destinations by air. During Diwali, the national capital is one of the most popular destinations in the country-which, said operators, pushes up prices. Kolkata, another hot favourite during the festival, is also the most expensive this season.
30/10/12 Chinmayi Shalya/Times of India
