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Planning to fly soon? Expect some turbulence
India’s biggest airlines — Air India and IndiGo — are cutting planned domestic flights for June–July.
Air India may reduce domestic flights by around 22%, and IndiGo by 7-10%, as per Reuters.
The main reason is soaring aviation fuel (ATF) prices caused by the West Asia conflict.
What's in it for you?
- •FEWER FLIGHTS MAY NEED BETTER PLANNING: Fewer flights mean lower seat availability during peak travel season and you may have to plan well in advance to get a seat.
- •COSTLIER TICKETS: Fewer flights + high fuel costs could make domestic air travel more expensive. The prices have already been rising since the last 2 months.
- •REFUNDS IF YOU ARE AFFECTED: The airline spokespersons have been quoted saying that affected passengers would be offered alternative flights, free date changes or full refunds.
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