In case you are planning to witness the India vs England World Cup 2023 match live from the Ekana stadium, Lucknow and looking for a direct return flight from Delhi to Lucknow, it might cost a sum of Rs 79,000. Yes, you read it right.
Source- BookMyShow
The cricket fever is in the air, and the excitement can be felt nationwide, Where Team India is cruzing towards the knockout stage. Up next are the defending champions England at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. However, the game somehow has impacted the fare of air travel as well. The top carriers in India have increased the ticket price of direct flights from Delhi to Lucknow, making it more expensive than ever.
On the day of the highly anticipated India vs. England World Cup cricket match, travellers flying from Delhi to Lucknow will face exorbitant “dynamic” airfare rates, surpassing the costs of round-trip flights to international destinations like Bangkok and Dubai.
Source- India TV
Airfare search engines reveal that economy class seats for the round trip between Delhi and Lucknow on the day of the match are priced between Rs 7,900 and Rs 10,470, while business class fares range from Rs 33,000 to Rs 79,000. On regular days, the price for a round trip between these cities in business class varies from Rs 26,000 to Rs 65,000, while for economy class, it falls between Rs 3,000 and Rs 6,000.
The price for a round trip between these cities in business class varies from Rs 26,000 to Rs 65,000, while for economy class, it falls between Rs 3,000 and Rs 6,000. For those departing from Mumbai on October 29, the cheapest business class ticket starts at Rs 73,000, while the economy class fare reaches up to Rs 14,000.
Source- English Jagran
Meanwhile, to support the ICC event fervor, the airport operator at the Chaudhary Charan Singh international airport (Lucknow), have installed large screens for passengers waiting for their flights to watch live matches. CCSIA spokesperson said,
“Since the ICC tournament attracts a larger passenger flow, the airport is well equipped to handle even extra flights.”
