Airlines Trying to Make the Most of the Flood Situation: Air Ticket Prices Hiked

Airlines Trying to Make the Most of the Flood Situation: Air Ticket Prices Hiked

August 12: Heavy rain led to landslides at several places connecting mangalore Bangalore highway. due to landslides, Charmadi Ghat, Shiradi Ghat (night) and Sampaje Ghat in Dakshina Kannada, Chikkamagaluru and Kodagu districts have been closed for traffic. Train services have also been suspended.
Airlines are trying to make the most of the situation have hiked ticket prices for all flights. The airfares are usually between Rs 2,500 to Rs 5,000. Presently, the price for one-way economy class for August 12 ranges from Rs 9,964 to 15,948. While the ticket fare on August 13 ranges from Rs 5,763 to Rs 11,118. The ticket fare on August 15 comes down and ranges between Rs 3,454 to Rs 6,394.