Spot air fares out of Bangalore, among the nearest airports from the rain-battered Chennai, on Saturday shot through the roof with the cheapest available ticket going for over Rs 20,000 on many sectors, including Mumbai, prompting the government to intervene.
On Saturday morning, air tickets on travel portals for Bangalore-Delhi flights were available at Rs 21,081.
The Bangalore-Mumbai flight was priced at Rs 22,323 and Bangalore-Ahmedabad at Rs 28,430.
Spot fares indicate prices of tickets booked at short notices, around four to six hours before travel.
06/12/15 Mumbai Mirror
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On Saturday morning, air tickets on travel portals for Bangalore-Delhi flights were available at Rs 21,081.
The Bangalore-Mumbai flight was priced at Rs 22,323 and Bangalore-Ahmedabad at Rs 28,430.
Spot fares indicate prices of tickets booked at short notices, around four to six hours before travel.
06/12/15 Mumbai Mirror