The recent train accident in Odisha has left the entire nation in shock. Not only Indian players, but also foreign leaders including the Prime Minister and the President have expressed their condolences over this tragic incident.
However, amidst this calamity, some travel companies are shamelessly capitalizing on the situation by taking advantage of travel needs.
This is an appalling thought that needs to be condemned.
The train accident occurred on the Kolkata-Bhubaneshwar route, and now people traveling between these two cities are facing immense difficulties.
Adding to their woes, flight fares are being charged indiscriminately.
If you are planning to book a flight from Kolkata to Bhubaneshwar at this time, the exorbitant fares will make you question how airline companies are profiting from this disaster.
Despite the instructions issued by the Ministry of Aviation in India, these companies continue to exploit unsuspecting travelers.
The fare from Kolkata to Bhubaneswar has reached an astonishing ₹94,737.
Today, on June 4th, when we searched for flights on the Kolkata-Bhubaneshwar route, we discovered that the minimum fare charged is ₹24,850.
However, there are numerous flights charging between ₹50,000 and ₹94,000 in the name of fare.
The distance is just 1 hour.
Normally, a direct flight from Kolkata to Bhubaneshwar takes only 1 hour and costs an average of ₹2,000.
However, currently, instead of direct flights, travelers are being offered multi-city flights, and the prices being charged are exorbitant.
