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UAE-India Flight Tickets Get Cheaper as Airlines Boost Capacity Ahead of July Rush
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UAE-India Flight Tickets Get Cheaper as Airlines Boost Capacity Ahead of July Rush

From Times of India · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Flight ticket prices from the UAE to India are decreasing ahead of the peak July-August travel season.
  • Airlines are increasing capacity and adding flights, leading to more available seats and lower fares on some routes, particularly to Kerala.
  • Despite the recent drop, prices remain significantly higher than last year, and demand is expected to keep them elevated.

Airfares on key routes between the UAE and India are showing signs of easing, offering some relief to travelers planning their summer journeys. After weeks of steep increases, airlines are gradually restoring capacity and adding frequencies, bringing more seats to the market ahead of the busy July-August travel period.

Ticket prices on some Kerala-bound sectors that had surged to around Dh3,500-Dh3,600 have eased to nearly Dh2,600 as additional flights return to service.

— Raheesh BabuChief Operating Officer of Musafir.com, explaining the recent fare reduction on specific routes.

Specifically, routes connecting the UAE with Kerala have seen a notable correction. Ticket prices that had previously surged to around Dh3,500-Dh3,600 have now fallen to approximately Dh2,600 on some sectors. This decline is attributed to improved seat availability and a modest increase in airline capacity, as earlier supply constraints begin to ease.

However, travel industry executives caution that current fares are still considerably higher than those seen last year. Many travel dates in July continue to command premium pricing, reflecting the strong demand driven by school holidays and family vacations. The UAE-India air corridor is one of the world's busiest international aviation markets, fueled by substantial business, tourism, and visiting friends and relatives traffic.

Some routes have witnessed fare reductions of approximately Dh300-Dh400 in recent weeks and suggested that rates could remain relatively stable if flight frequencies continue to increase.

— Zaid AmeenOwner of Go Kite Tours & Travels, commenting on fare changes and market stability.

Industry players also linked the recent fare moderation to the normalization of flight operations following disruptions caused by regional geopolitical tensions. Increased transit options through Muscat have also added to market supply. While some routes have seen fare reductions of Dh300-Dh400, and airlines are adjusting prices on less-than-full flights to Kerala, rates could remain relatively stable if frequencies continue to grow. More flights are expected to be reinstated in the coming weeks, potentially bringing fares closer to normal levels.

On Kerala sectors, he noted that airlines have had to lower prices because flights are not yet selling out completely.

— Zaid AmeenExplaining the reason for price adjustments on flights to Kerala.
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Originally published by Times of India in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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