Since the establishment of the first airline in 1932, the Indian aviation industry has undergone a significant transformation.
Over the years, it has faced various challenges such as economic fluctuations, inflation, and technological advancements.
Despite these hurdles, the industry has experienced a consistent increase in the cost of air travel.
A social media user recently shared a picture of a flight ticket from Mumbai to Goa dating back to 1975, which was priced at Rs. 85. This post served as a reminder of the times when air travel was considerably cheaper
and ticket prices were in the double-digit range.
The Twitter post featuring a picture of a vintage Indian Airlines ticket from 1975 stirred up feelings of nostalgia among internet users.
The post was accompanied by a caption that read, “Bombay to Goa for ₹85! Indian Airlines ticket from 1975.”
The image displayed a weathered ticket and boarding pass, with the latter featuring a faded red hue and the travel particulars imprinted on it.
The date of the journey, November 2nd, 1975, was visible on the boarding pass.
The recently shared picture of the vintage flight ticket sparked a wave of nostalgia among social media users, who took to the comments section to reminisce about the good old days.
One user recalled, “I remember paying Rs 435/- for a Bombay to Goa ticket in September 1988.”
Another netizen added, “Back in 1974, I paid Rs 280 for a Mangalore to Bombay flight, while my 8-year-old child’s ticket cost only Rs 140.”
Similarly, a user shared their memory, stating, “I traveled from Bombay to Ahmedabad in 1982, and the ticket cost me only Rs 200.”
Tweet With Flight Ticket Form 1975
Indian Airlines ticket from 1975. Bombay to Goa for ₹85!
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Indian Airlines
The flight ticket and boarding pass featured in the viral image were issued by Indian Airlines, an important player in the Indian aviation industry since its inception in 1953.
The airline, which was formed alongside Air India, aimed to provide air travel services for all domestic and some short-haul foreign destinations.
Indian Airlines continued its operations for over 50 years before its merger with Air India in 2007.
Indian Airlines started its operations by acquiring a variety of aircraft from its parent company, which included 74 Vickers Vikings, DC-3s, and DC-4s.
While the airline faced reduced competition, it was able to expand its operations and increase frequencies on various routes, thanks to its large fleet.
For over half a century, Delhi served as the airline’s primary hub, while cities like Mumbai, Chennai, and Ahmedabad also played crucial roles in its network.
