Air ticket prices have gone up sharply for travel on July 11 and 12. With many people planning to visit their hometowns before the weekend and auspicious days on July 13 and 14, demand for flights has increased.Train tickets are already fully booked. As a result, people are turning to flights, where prices have risen significantly.
A few examples:
Chennai to Madurai: Normal fare ā¹4,000 ā Now ā¹13,000 to ā¹16,000
Chennai to Thoothukudi: Was ā¹5,360 ā Now ā¹8,360 to ā¹10,993
Chennai to Coimbatore: Was ā¹3,500 ā Now ā¹6,500 to ā¹10,500
Chennai to Kochi: Was ā¹3,500 ā Now ā¹10,500
Chennai to Trivandrum: Was ā¹5,150 ā Now ā¹11,200
The steep rise in fares has upset many passengers. With few options left, they are forced to pay higher prices. Travel experts say early booking and flexible dates may help reduce costs.