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Airfares on Holi high: Travel firms witness a rise in advance bookings

The increased demand has reflected in higher fares on popular routes during March 6-12 (Holi week) compared to February 6-12

Airfares jump on high Holi demand; ixigo sees 30% rise in advance bookings
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Aneesh Phadnis
Travel firms have reported a surge in leisure trips during the Holi week with popular holiday destinations within India as well as short-haul spots, such as Dubai and Singapore, seeing high demand.

The increased demand has reflected in higher fares on popular routes during March 6-12 (Holi week) compared to February 6-12. While online portal ixigo has seen a 30 per cent increase in advance bookings for Holi week, that of tour operator Thomas Cook has risen 15-20 per cent over pre-pandemic levels.

“Jaipur, Goa, Kashmir, Dubai, and Singapore are some of the most booked and searched destinations for the

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