NEW DELHI: Air India has capped fares of all its flights from Delhi to Srinagar and vice versa till August 15, a spokesperson for the airline said on Sunday.
The revision in fares comes in view of the advisory issued on Friday directing tourists and Amarnath yatris to leave the Valley immediately citing security concerns.
Speaking to ANI, Dhananjay Kumar said Air India flights from Srinagar to New Delhi will cost Rs 6,715, while flights from New Delhi to Srinagar will cost Rs 6,899.
The ministry of civil aviation has advised airlines to rein in surging airfares for pilgrims returning from Amarnath Yatra.
Airfares for flights from Srinagar over the weekend shot up to abnormally high levels following the security advisory for tourists and pilgrims.
