As Amarnath pilgrims and tourists continue to leave KashmirValley, Air India said on Sunday that it has reduced its maximum fare onflights connecting Srinagar to Delhi to under Rs 7,000.
“Air India has further reduced the fare from Rs 9,500.It is holding maximum fare at Rs 6,715 for Srinagar-Delhi route and at Rs 6,899Delhi-Srinagar route till 15th August,” said the national carrier’s spokesperson.
The Civil Aviation Ministry on Saturday had advised airlinesto keep fares from Srinagar in check as Amarnath pilgrims and tourists rushedto the airport after the Jammu and Kashmir administration asked them to curtailtheir stay in the state.
The country’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General ofCivil Aviation, had advised airlines on Friday to be ready to operateadditional flights from the Srinagar airport if the need arises.
On Friday, the Indian Army, citing intelligence inputs, hadsaid Pakistan-based militants were planning to target the ongoing AmarnathYatra.
The Army’s disclosure prompted the Jammu and Kashmiradministration to ask pilgrims and tourists on Friday to curtail their stay inthe Valley and leave immediately.