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A recent X post by Dr Shama Mohamed, a Congress party member, has sparked a heated debate over the rising cost of air tickets in India. The post highlighted an expensive flight fare for a direct Indigo flight from Delhi to Kannur on December 22, which is priced at Rs 22,018. She criticised the soaring prices of domestic flights, pointing out that it would be cheaper to fly internationally to Dubai than travel within India.
She shared a screenshot of the flight booking page and wrote, “Ticket pricing of Indigo from Delhi to Kannur on the 21st. The direct flight costs 22,000! It is cheaper to go to Dubai! This is what monopoly does.” Her post sparked mixed reactions.
Many social media users agreed with Dr. Mohamed, expressing frustration over the unaffordable cost of air travel. One user noted, “That’s the issue with Privatization.
When air india was under govt rates were not this high and luggage limit was also higher. But now. India is becoming slowly non liveable for middle class.
My flight to Zurich from delhi costed me 30K one way and you can get round trip to Dubai in 24k.” On the other hand, some users defended the ticket prices, explaining that the timing of the flight around the Christmas holiday season contributed to the high fares. One comment read, “Madam, the late you book you will pay premium pricing.
You are thinking a week before holiday season it will be normal as usual. Ticket pricing globally works like that.” Another user mentioned, “It's not monopoly.
..it's pricing is dynamic .
All over the world it's the same. Shipping companies don't do crew change during this period (mid dec to mid Jan ). If Dubai is cheaper .
.you can always fly to Dubai instead of Kannur.” The debate continues, highlighting the complexities of air travel pricing, especially during peak seasons.
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