The long weekend falls between August 15 and 19, with Independence Day on Thursday (August 15) and Rakshabandhan on Monday (August 19).
According to Ixigo's data, reviewed by Business Standard, the average fare for the Bengaluru-Kochi route is ₹3,446 for the August 14-20 period, and it is 46.3 per cent higher than the corresponding period last year. The average fare for the Bengaluru-Mumbai route is 3,969 for the August 14-20 period -- 37.6 per cent higher than in the corresponding period last year.
Industry sources say a significant number of planes in India continue to be grounded due to engine issues, supplychain problems, or financial difficulties.
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