Airfares to Patna Surge as Chhath Puja Travel Demand Peaks
· India · Indian Express
Airfares for flights to Patna have risen sharply as thousands of passengers travel home for Chhath Puja, which begins on November 13. Data from MakeMyTrip shows ticket prices for November 13 reaching as high as Rs 44,000 on certain routes. For Delhi-Patna flights, the lowest available fare is currently Rs 15,367, while Mumbai-Patna routes start at Rs 18,401. Passengers traveling from Bengaluru and Chennai are also facing high costs, with top-tier fares reaching Rs 36,244 and Rs 41,282 respectively. Indian Railways has introduced special trains to manage the increased passenger volume alongside regular services.
Why it matters
The surge in airfares significantly increases the cost of travel for migrant workers and families returning to Bihar for the state's most significant festival. These price hikes impact the affordability of festive travel for middle-income households relying on air connectivity to reach home on time.
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