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Airline operators have said the current fare hike would outlive the coming festivities. x
Admitting that the increase was not arbitrary, the players noted that a surplus in demand that typically follows celebrations and prevailing shortage of fleet would naturally raise the price.
They expressed concern that there would not be corresponding airlines to address the traffic, as more than half of the regular fleet are either due for maintenance or stuck overseas on account of paucity of funds.
The implication, according to travel experts, is more stress for flyers, as many might opt for the journey by road.