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With the twin festivals falling between Nov 8 and 10, fares on several busy routes have soared, making a festive homecoming an increasingly expensive affair. Chairman of the Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI), East, fares on several high-demand routes have climbed by 40% to 80% over their usual levels, according to Anil Punjabi. “The steep pricing is due to combination of concentrated festive demand and limited seat availability.
“The sharpest pressure was being felt among professionals and students who had skipped Durga Puja because of work or academic commitments and were now trying to make it home for the Nov festivities,” said Punjabi. It has triggered dynamic fare revisions across carriers,” said an airline official. Kolkata : Airfares to Kolkata have nearly doubled ahead of Diwali , with thousands of Bengalis working and studying outside the state scrambling for tickets to return home for Kali Puja and Bhaiphonta festivities. The steep ticket prices, he added, were forcing many to reconsider or stretch their travel budgets. Tech professionals and students account for a sizeable share of the festive traffic. Krishnakali Chatterjee, a banking professional based in Bengaluru, had missed her Durga Puja trip home and decided to return during Diwali instead. Travel operators expect fares to remain elevated, with several popular flight slots already sold out. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kolkata | Silver Rate in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata | Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Petrol Price in Kolkata | Diesel Price in Kolkata | CNG Price in Kolkata | LPG Price in Kolkata