Indian Airfares Soar: What's Behind This Year's Surge?
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Airfares in India have been soaring this year and a new report confirms the trend.
India experienced the highest increase in airfares among countries in the Asia Pacific region, according to a study conducted by Airports Council International (ACI) in collaboration with Flare Aviation Consulting.
“The fares have significantly increased, almost doubling the average fare for routes such as Mumbai-Delhi, with a fare that used to be around $70 now reaching approximately $110,” said Ajay Prakash, CEO of Nomad Travels.
Some claim the price surge is actually "price gouging," considering the substantial rise in fares that followed the tragic train accident earlier this month.
“Although domestic flights are consistently full, indicating the resilience of Indian travelers, the situation raises concerns about the ethics and fairness of the airline industry,” noted Prakash.
