City
Epaper

Vistara Pilots' Holidays Drive Airfare Surge by 20-25% on Key Mumbai Routes

By Lokmat English Desk | Published: April 15, 2024 8:52 AM

Mumbai: Domestic air travel prices have gone up by 20-25 percent during the summer vacation season after Vistara pilots' ...

Open in App

Mumbai: Domestic air travel prices have gone up by 20-25 percent during the summer vacation season after Vistara pilots' holidays resulted in reduced flights. The increase in air tickets has been recorded on routes from Mumbai to Delhi, Bengaluru, and Srinagar. 

Also Read | Nashik: DRI Seizes 781 Bengal Monitor Lizard Hemipenes and 19.6 kg Soft Coral in Raid

Air travel rates of domestic tourist destinations have also increased by a minimum of 12 to a maximum of 25 percent. In May last year, 56 aircraft of Go-First were grounded due to engine failure, and the company's financial condition deteriorated. The reduction of 56 aircraft in the domestic airline at the same time has put pressure on other airlines due to increasing passenger numbers. 

This led to an increaseAfter the merger with Air India, the pilots of Vistara company are upset over the issue of paying the pilots of the airline along the lines of Air India pilots. These pilots have taken leave and started expressing their displeasure. However, this has directly affected the company's services and the company had to cut its daily frequency.

Tags: Vistara airlineVistara airlinesVistara newsAir India
Open in App

Related Stories

MumbaiMan Detained for In-Flight Smoking Incident on Mumbai-Bound AI Flight

NationalAir India Ordered to Compensate Business Class Passenger Rs 1 Lakh for Non-Reclining Seat

BusinessAir India Express Flight from Bengaluru to Kochi Returns for Emergency Landing Due to Engine Fire (Watch Video)

NationalEmergency Declared at IGI Airport as Bangalore-Delhi Flight AC Unit Catches Fire Mid-Air, Lands Safely

NationalAir India Flight Bound for Delhi Collides With Tug Tractor at Pune Airport; 180 Passengers Onboard

Maharashtra Realted Stories

MaharashtraPune Porsche Accident Leads to Crackdown on Mumbai Pubs and Bars As Well

MumbaiMumbai Road Accident: Delivery Boy Mowed Down by Woman in Khar; Arrested

MumbaiMumbai: BMC Slaps Contractors With Rs 2.5 Lakh Penalty for Slow Nullah Cleaning in Bandra and Vile Parle

MumbaiGhatkopar Hoarding Collapse Case: Crime Branch Summons Mumbai GRP ACP Shahaji Nikam

PunePune Porsche Accident: NCP MLA Sunil Tingre's Recommendation Letter For Arrested Forensic Head Goes Viral