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Indian Airlines Add Flights, Reschedule Schedules, and Raise Fares Ahead of Festive Season
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 05:47 PM
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Indian carriers are adding flights, rescheduling operations, and lifting fares to accommodate the surge in travel demand during the upcoming festive season.
Indian airlines have announced an increase in the number of flights scheduled for the festive season, aiming to meet the expected surge in passenger traffic. In addition to adding more services, carriers are also rescheduling existing flights to optimize connectivity and reduce congestion at key airports.
The adjustments come as travel demand is projected to rise sharply during the holidays, prompting airlines to adjust their operations. While the increased capacity is expected to ease travel, the airlines have also indicated that ticket prices will rise in line with the higher demand.
Passengers are advised to book early to secure seats at the best rates, as fares are likely to climb as the holiday period approaches. The airlines have not yet released detailed schedules or fare structures, but the overall trend points to a busier and more expensive travel season.
The adjustments come as travel demand is projected to rise sharply during the holidays, prompting airlines to adjust their operations. While the increased capacity is expected to ease travel, the airlines have also indicated that ticket prices will rise in line with the higher demand.
Passengers are advised to book early to secure seats at the best rates, as fares are likely to climb as the holiday period approaches. The airlines have not yet released detailed schedules or fare structures, but the overall trend points to a busier and more expensive travel season.