IndiGo To Slash Airfare By 30-50% On Prayagraj Route—NDTV Profit Exclusive

Major airlines have started to take action after the central government intervened to address concerns over skyrocketing airfares to Prayagraj, where crores of devotees are flocking to attend the ongoing Kumbh Mela.

IndiGo, the country’s largest airline, has reduced airfares by 30-50% on flights for the Prayagraj route, according to people familiar with the matter.

Air India said it has been adding more capacity in a bid to offer services to the holy city at “affordable” rates. This…