Price Airline tickets soared at least 100 percent. This is because the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UEA) allow its stranded citizens and visa holders of all categories to enter this country after previously being restricted due to the pandemic.
Cited page, Okezone.com, by airline, ticket prices mainly from sub-continent to EU, There has been a spike since the UAE announced it would re-issue visit visas to tourists who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 starting 30 August 2021.
other than that, passengers bound for Dubai are not required to present a vaccination record before entering the country.
Two recent announcements from the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) and the National Disaster and Crisis Management Authority (NCEMA) has led to a sharp increase in airfare prices and the cost of hotel stays, especially in Dubai.
As reported by Khaleej Times, Thursday (2/9), Malik Bedekar as Operations Manager of Smart Travels said demand and prices of airline tickets have soared for travelers from all sub-continents. Flight tickets from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Nepal has gone up at least 100 percent.
“The demand for tourists from Bangladesh is very high, but the SOP for tourists and tourist visa holders from the South Asian country is still not clear. Once the airline clarifies this rule, I predict flight ticket prices will go up again,"He said.
From India, highest rates seen in Kerala sektor sector, where is the average one-way ticket in 1.000 Dirhams to 2.400 Dirhams depend on airline and travel time. This rate is valid for travel on 3 September.
“Some airlines offer passengers special fares. Go Air is selling special tickets for passengers traveling from Kochi and Kannur. This ticket is priced at 750 to 800 Dirham,"He added.
After Kerala, second highest price comes from Mumbai followed by Delhi. Badekar also said that from Pakistan, Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad all peak sectors, especially since the rapid test issue has been resolved.
“Currently the demand is very high, but it should be regular within a week or two,"He continued.
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