US EditionEidul Fitr: Air fares surge amid travel rush and rising fuel costs
Domestic fares rose 15–20%, sometimes up to 30%, as airlines passed on jet fuel price hikes caused by geopolitical tensions and the Strait of Hormuz shutdown, industry experts say.
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Eidul Fitr: Air fares surge amid travel rush and rising fuel costs
Air fares for both domestic and international travel rose sharply in the wake of Eidul Fitr, driven by increased seasonal demand and higher fuel costs. According to aviation sources, ticket prices increased significantly on Chand Raat and during the Eid period, with domestic fares rising by 15% to 20% compared with usual rates a day before Eid. In some cases, passengers purchased tickets that were up to 30% more expensive. Sources attributed the…
Pakistan: Eid rush sends airfares soaring amid fuel price hike
Domestic fares rose by around 15 per cent to 20 per cent compared to normal prices a day before Eid, while in some cases, passengers paid up to 30 per cent more. The increase has been attributed to the heavy Eid travel rush and a recent rise in jet fuel costs, as reported by The Express Tribune.
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