Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Delhi Flight Fares Rise as Train Services Face Disruption
Some people traveling to Delhi faced higher flight prices while train services were affected during a CJP protest.
A flight from Ludhiana to Delhi reportedly cost as much as Rs 12,987 on Saturday.
By 8 pm, the fare had fallen to Rs 4,301.
Travel industry stakeholders said bookings had increased only a little so far.
They said more people might fly if road and train travel continued to be affected.
Flight fares on some routes to Delhi reportedly doubled as train services were affected amid a CJP protest.
Fares on flights from Ludhiana to Delhi fluctuated during Saturday.
The price for a Saturday flight reportedly reached Rs 12,987.
By 8 pm, that fare had dropped to Rs 4,301.
Travel industry stakeholders said bookings had risen only slightly so far, but demand could increase if road and rail movement remains affected.
- Who
- Travelers flying to Delhi and travel industry stakeholders.
- What
- Flight fares on some routes reportedly doubled, while fares from Ludhiana to Delhi fluctuated.
- When
- Saturday; the Ludhiana-to-Delhi fare had dropped to Rs 4,301 by 8 pm.
- Where
- Flights to Delhi, including the Ludhiana-to-Delhi route.
- Why
- Train services were affected amid a CJP protest, and continued disruption to road and rail movement could increase flight demand.
- Reported fare peak
- Rs 12,987 for a Saturday flight from Ludhiana to Delhi
- Fare by 8 pm
- Rs 4,301
- Booking trend
- Travel industry stakeholders described the increase in bookings as slight so far.
- Potential demand
- Flight demand could rise further if road and rail movement remains affected.
- Disruption context
- Train services were reported affected amid a CJP protest.