Maha Kumbh 2025: Rationalise airfares to Prayagraj, DGCA tells airlines amid sharp price surge ahead of Shahi Snan rush

Amid the rush for the Shahi Snans, airfares to Prayagraj have skyrocketed. Latest data suggests that a one-way ticket from metro cities like Delhi or Chennai to Prayagraj’s Bamrauli Airport is currently costing Rs 50,000 or more. In light of this sharp surge, aviation watchdog DGCA has directed airlines operating to Prayagraj to “rationalise” airfares. In a post on X, the aviation regulator urged airlines to “increase capacity” to meet the high demand and regulate ticket prices. Additionally, the DGCA has approved 81 extra flights to Prayagraj to accommodate the demand. With this, the Sangam city will now have 132 flights from various parts of the country. The ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela is expecting over five crore visitors on January 29, which is one of the key Shahi Snan dates. According to the Hindu calendar, January 29, 2025, will be observed as ‘Mauni Amavasya,’ a very significant Shahi Snan date in the Maha Kumbh schedule.

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