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Bengaluru Flyer Questions ₹12,785 Flight Fare to Gwalior, Sparking Online Debate
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News18•29-09-2026, 14:43
Bengaluru Flyer Questions ₹12,785 Flight Fare to Gwalior, Sparking Online Debate
- •A Bengaluru flyer's viral post on X highlighted the high cost of domestic air travel, questioning a ₹12,785 flight fare from Bengaluru to Gwalior.
- •The user, @lalitgrateful, compared the domestic fare to international flights, noting that a Bengaluru-Dubai flight could be cheaper.
- •Screenshots showed an economy ticket to Gwalior at ₹12,785, while a Bengaluru-Delhi flight was ₹12,138, prompting debate on pricing logic.
- •Social media users shared similar experiences of expensive domestic flights, especially during holiday periods, with some citing festive season surges.
- •The discussion also touched on specific airlines, airport charges, and fuel costs as potential factors contributing to the perceived price discrepancies.
Key Questions Answered
An X user pointed out that an economy ticket from Bengaluru to Gwalior cost Rs 12,785, which appeared more expensive than or comparable to longer international journeys like flying from Bengaluru to Dubai.
Social media users suggested that domestic airport fees, fuel intake costs, and festive periods like Diwali significantly drive up ticket prices on routes across India.
Other users shared similar frustrations regarding high domestic ticket prices during holidays, with some joking about opting for international tours instead and others discussing specific route variations.
