Travel to Gulf states becomes affordable as two new airlines cut fares | Kolkata News

Calcutta: With Calcutta and Abu Dhabifares for international flights to the Gulf slump – below Rs 30,000 for first time since international travel agencies resume Coronavirus contain.
although Etihad Airways Selling round-trip tickets for less than Rs 20,000 first offer, Air Arabia offers return tickets and visas for less than Rs 28,000.Emirates and fly to dubai Airlines with direct flights to Dubai have also reduced fares for round-trip tickets from Rs 35,000 to below Rs 30,000 in response to competition.

Air Arabia started three weekly flights from Kolkata to Abu Dhabi on March 15, while Etihad will resume operations from March 26.
“It had to happen. Even a month ago, only Emirates and Fly Dubai were operating non-stop flights from Kolkata, with round-trip fares hovering around Rs 35,000. They have dropped significantly in the face of competition, making the destination a popular destination.” Anil Punjabi, Chairman, Destination Federation of Travel Agents of India (TAFI), said: “The best option for this summer holiday. We’re getting a lot of inquiries and it looks like the pre-Covid era is back. “
Travel agents say high ticket prices have led companies to book tickets in advance and travel when absolutely necessary. Even with a recovery in business travel, high fares remain an area of ​​concern.
Chairman Federation of Indian Travel Agents (East) Manav sony The arrival of the two flights will be particularly helpful for travelers bound for the US and Canada, as Abu Dhabi provides pre-arrival entry clearance to these countries, the airline said. If you fly with Air Arabia and Etihad, you can save almost an hour in the immigration line when you arrive in the US. Flyers are considered domestic passengers when arriving from Abu Dhabi.
“It’s a healthy sign for the travel and tourism industry as a whole. Etihad is offering return fares that are even lower than pre-Covid levels. This will bring down the overall cost of travel from here to Europe and the Americas. We also Urging to bring back more international airlines will only lower airfares across different industries,” Sony said.
“Our office was planning to hold our annual executive meeting in Bangkok, but due to the drop in air ticket prices, there were discussions to reschedule the meeting to Dubai,” said a senior official of an international multinational with an office in Kolkata.