Chennai: Domestic air fares have shot up yet again, this time due to the huge demand for seats for travel during the New Year weekend. Fares to Delhi and Mumbai are the highest.
A one way ticket to Delhi from Chennai costs between Rs 8,900 and Rs 10,200 while air fare to Mumbai has touched Rs 6,400 to Rs 9,000 for travel on this Friday and Saturday (December 28 and 29). The fares are expected to go up further as not many seats are left.
Fares remain on the higher side throughout the week and dip only after first week of January. "This is the peak travel season as several people will plan holidays around New Year. Fares have increased by 10% compared to last Christmas," said Basheer Ahmed of Metro Travels.
26/12/12 Times of India
