Why Domestic Flight Tickets in India Have Become Costlier
Domestic flight tickets in India have become much more expensive recently. According to the Consumer Price Index, domestic airfares were nearly 30% higher in September than a year earlier. The Hindu's explainer looks at what is driving the surge in prices.
Context
The Consumer Price Index tracks the prices of everyday goods and services, so it is India's main official measure of inflation. Airfares can rise when fuel costs and travel demand change, because airlines set fares to fill seats.
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