India vs Australia: Airfares surge eightfold, hotels 29X as cricket excitement reaches fever pitch in Ahmedabad
Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, with a seating capacity of over 1.3 lakh spectators, is gearing up for the highly anticipated ICC World Cup final between India and Australia this Sunday. The excitement surrounding the event is reaching unprecedented levels, attracting attention from all corners. The surge in demand has led to various industries experiencing a positive impact.
Over 100 charter flights have been booked to transport the affluent and influential individuals to Ahmedabad.
This surge in demand has caused airfares to skyrocket, increasing by six to eight times. Hotel tariffs have also seen a significant increase, reaching up to 29 times the usual rates. Car rental companies are thriving, and applications for liquor permits in the dry state of Gujarat have hit an all-time high.
The increase in demand has affected flight prices, with the cheapest one-way fare from Hyderabad to Ahmedabad on Sunday costing Rs 40,000.
Similarly, the lowest fare from Bengaluru for match day was Rs 29,000, and from Delhi to Hyderabad, it was priced at Rs 22,500. Charter flight service providers are also inundated with inquiries and requests. One service provider said that his phone hasn't stopped ringing, with at least 10 clients on the waiting list.
Some individuals are even requesting him to check if there are any available seats on chartered flights booked by others.
Chartering a six-seater Beechcraft costs between Rs 8-12 lakh per day, but many operators have raised their prices due to the high demand. The ongoing assembly elections have further intensified the situation.
In the hospitality sector, the prices of five-star rooms have seen a significant surge. Rooms that would typically cost between Rs 6,500-12,500,
