Flight Fare Rises: Tensions in the Middle East have made traveling from India to Europe and Dubai more expensive. Several airlines have increased airfares on these routes due to the war.
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New Delhi: The tensions in the Middle East due to the Iran-Israel war are impacting international airfares. Fares for many flights from India to Europe have risen by more than 40% in the past week. Meanwhile, air ticket prices on the Dubai route have jumped by 60% to 80%. According to travel companies, those booking travel within the next 15 days are facing significantly higher fares.
According to data from the travel company Pickyourtrail, one-way ticket fares on the India-Dubai corridor have increased by 60% to 80% due to limited flight operations. The number of flight cancellations has also increased this week. According to the Economic Times, 50% to 65% of the total cancelled flights are related to the Dubai route.
How much more expensive have tickets to Europe become?
According to travel companies, airfares to European countries like Germany and Portugal have increased significantly. Bookings between March 1 and 5 have seen fares increase by more than 40% compared to the previous week. A check of the Delhi-Frankfurt route shows that the cheapest economy class ticket has reached nearly ₹1.5 lakh, while tickets are not available for several days.
Why were flights affected?
Airline officials say that airspace closures and security risks in the Middle East have forced many flights to take longer alternative routes. Other factors have also contributed to the rise in airfares:
Significant increases in aircraft insurance costs
Surges in jet fuel prices
Limited seat availability.
New options for travelers
Pickyourtrail co-founder and CEO Hari Ganapathy stated that the company has launched a re-routing service for travelers. This allows affected travelers to plan their travel via an alternative route within 2 to 4 hours. Passengers are also being offered services such as refundable hotel accommodations, refundable flights, and additional travel insurance.
