Fares to Kolkata may go up after Bengal restricts flights from Delhi, Mumbai
The West Bengal government on Sunday said that it would restrict flights from New Delhi and Mumbai, the two cities witnessing the largest surge in Covid-19 infections in recent weeks, to just twice a week in a measure to combat the spread of the pandemic in the state.
Travel agents believe this will cause a spike in air fares besides placing many fliers’ travel plans in jeopardy.
West Bengal chief secretary HK Dwivedi said that starting January 5 flights from these two metros will be allowed only on Mondays and Fridays till a decision is taken after reviewing the pandemic situation.
