20-25% decrease in domestic Indian airfares during Diwali season due to increased capacity and lower oil prices.

Airfares on various domestic routes in India have decreased by 20-25% this year, coinciding with the Diwali season, according to travel portal ixigo. The drop is attributed to increased airline capacity and lower oil prices. Notably, the Bengaluru-Kolkata route saw a 38% reduction in average fares, reflecting a significant turnaround from last year's price increases due to limited capacity. The analysis covers flights from November 10-16, 2023.

October 13, 2024
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