Air fares increase upto 400% due to Diwali rush
Domestic airfares on popular routes have skyrocketed by up to 400% due to Diwali, inter-state bus fares have tripled, and train waitlists have stretched into the hundreds. Despite Directorate General of Civil Aviation’s (DGCA)'s fare monitoring directives and extra flight additions, ticket prices remain elevated as millions prepare to head home for the festive season.