The Chhath festival, a major celebration of the people of Darbhanga, has come to an end, leaving people worried about their return journey as train tickets are not available. The airlines have also suddenly increased their fares, adding to the frustration of those who rely on confirmed tickets for their jobs abroad. After celebrating Chhath, most people prioritize air travel to reach their respective destinations quickly. However, the increase in ticket prices after the festival has caused more inconvenience for people traveling from Darbhanga to major cities.
According to the website of an airline company providing passenger services from Darbhanga airport, the fare for a flight from Darbhanga to Delhi has increased to Rs 15,902 on November 21. In comparison, the price for a ticket from Patna to Delhi is Rs 12,497, and from Darbhanga to Delhi on November 22, it is Rs 13,276. The ticket for a flight from Darbhanga to Mumbai on November 21 is Rs 25,666, while on November 22, it will cost Rs 20,626. The ticket price for a flight from Patna to Mumbai on November 21 is Rs 22,328.
For a flight from Darbhanga to Bengaluru, the ticket price on November 21 is Rs 13,434, while on November 22, it is Rs 14,590. Similarly, for a flight from Darbhanga to Ahmedabad, the ticket price on November 21 is Rs 23,482, and on November 22, it is Rs 21,750. The ticket price for a flight from Darbhanga to Hyderabad on November 21 is Rs 21,466, and on November 22, it is Rs 18,002. The significant increase in ticket prices has caused a lot of inconvenience for ordinary people who need to travel.
Shivshankar Chaudhary from Laheriasarai mentioned that his brother needs to go to Delhi on November 21, but due to the increase in flight ticket prices, he has decided to travel by private bus instead. Similarly, Praveen Singh from Laxmisagar mentioned that he needs to go to Bengaluru on November 21 to join a company, but due to the increase in ticket prices, he has requested to extend his leave. He emphasized the need to control the maximum price of flight tickets.
