CTI reports 50% rise in airfares ahead of Chhath Puja and wedding season

The Chamber of Trade and Industry has called for fare caps and more competition as prices on key routes have surged sharply.

By SafarSamachar Desk15 Nov 2026, 11:02 am IST

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Key facts at a glance

1Airfares on Delhi-Patna route have risen to Rs 18,000
2Airfares on Delhi-Darbhanga route have risen to Rs 20,000
3Airfares on Delhi-Mumbai route have risen to Rs 15,000
4Airfares on Delhi-Ahmedabad route have risen to Rs 11,000
5CTI claims airfares have doubled in some routes compared to a few days ago

The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) said airfares have risen almost 50% in the last 15 days amid rising demand before Chhath Puja and the wedding season that starts on November 20.

Prices on key routes now stand at Rs 18,000 for Delhi-Patna, Rs 20,000 for Delhi-Darbhanga, Rs 15,000 for Delhi-Mumbai and Rs 11,000 for Delhi-Ahmedabad. CTI says some fares have doubled compared to a few days earlier.

The organization has urged the Civil Aviation Ministry to cap prices, make fare fixing transparent according to distance travelled and add more flights on high-demand routes. It also calls for two to three new airlines in India to boost competition.

Chhath Puja is already underway and the wedding season will start on November 20, likely driving further demand and fare pressure.

What this means for Indian travellers

If you are planning travel on high-demand routes ahead of Chhath Puja or the wedding season, be prepared for higher airfares. Monitor your chosen route for price changes and consider booking early if possible.

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