CJP protest: Airfares soar as train services hit; slight rise in last-minute bookings
Security restrictions and transport disruptions in Delhi due to the CJP protest have led to a surge in airfares and increased last-minute flight bookings. Travel industry experts warn that further disruptions could exacerbate costs as the festive season begins.
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This illustrates the economic ripple effects of civil unrest on local infrastructure and the travel industry.
NEW DELHI: The unprecedented clampdown in Delhi in the wake of CJP protest, including cancellation of several trains to the city, saw a "slight increase" in last-minute bookings on flights to and from Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) for this weekend. Airfares on some routes saw a surge, too.Travel industry insiders said the shift could become more pronounced if the agitation and the restrictions on movement continue longer as the festive season begins Monday with Navratri."There has been a slight increase in bookings on Delhi flights for this weekend.
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