Drawing attention to the steep hike in airfare, Chadha claimed, “Flights to Prayagraj, which normally cost between Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 8,000, are now being sold for an outrageous Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 60,000.” “This blatant profiteering by airlines is unacceptable and unfair to devotees who simply want to participate in this pious event. On behalf of all pilgrims, I urge the government to intervene and introduce economical flight options to devotees or introduce a price cap for these flights,” he added.Referring to past successes in addressing travel-related issues, Chadha said how when an issue of overpriced food at airports came up in Parliament, the government listened and ‘Udaan Yatri Cafe’ was introduced for passengers. “Similarly, I hope that our appeal today will reach the government, and airlines will be directed to provide reasonably priced flights for pilgrims heading to the Maha Kumbh.”
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