New Delhi: Forward booking is among the biggest revenue sources for airlines, one that keeps them flying high. But the scare of travel following the spread of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) is such that many international airlines are now asking people to make advance bookings with no charges if they choose to change travel dates for whatever reason at a later date.
The peak outbound summer travel season sets in from March in west India and a month later from other parts of the country.
Due to the evolving coronavirus situation. British Airways has waived its change fee, giving customers the flexibility to delay travel that is booked during the next two weeks.
A Bengaluru Airport spokesperson said traffic has been affected by Covid-19, as is the case with most other airports globally.
Travel portal Yatra co-founder and COO Sabina Chopra said: “Due to the prevailing situation of coronavirus in different locations across the globe, there are many destinations which are expected to face a drop in foreign tourist arrivals because of the advisories issued by various governments. Southeast Asia and Italy being among the most preferred destinations for Indians, we can anticipate a drop of about 20-25% in terms of future bookings, though it is too early to predict any drastic impact,” Chopra said.
06/03/20 Saurabh Sinha/Times of India
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The peak outbound summer travel season sets in from March in west India and a month later from other parts of the country.
Due to the evolving coronavirus situation. British Airways has waived its change fee, giving customers the flexibility to delay travel that is booked during the next two weeks.
A Bengaluru Airport spokesperson said traffic has been affected by Covid-19, as is the case with most other airports globally.
Travel portal Yatra co-founder and COO Sabina Chopra said: “Due to the prevailing situation of coronavirus in different locations across the globe, there are many destinations which are expected to face a drop in foreign tourist arrivals because of the advisories issued by various governments. Southeast Asia and Italy being among the most preferred destinations for Indians, we can anticipate a drop of about 20-25% in terms of future bookings, though it is too early to predict any drastic impact,” Chopra said.
06/03/20 Saurabh Sinha/Times of India
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