Airlines go generous this Diwali

Mumbai: Several foreign airlines are taking the lead in Diwali discounts by offering deep cuts in fares. SriLankan Airlines has the Colombo Jumbo -- Mumbai to Colombo at Rs 10,525, the lowest among all international airlines. The airline is also throwing in a two-day stay at one holiday destination.
Singapore Airlines has cut fares by 32-50 per cent to various destinations from India during Diwali: Singapore to Amritsar at Rs 11,400 (actual fare, Rs 18,950), Amritsar-Bangkok return at Rs 12,300 (Rs 20,530) and Amristar to Kuala Lumpur at Rs 11,700 (Rs 19,470).
Travelguru has tied up with Jet Airways for a 50 per cent discount on fares, and also with other airlines, including Air Deccan, for significant markdowns. The Jet Airways' special "shock fares" are valid till October 31, where a passenger will get tickets at half the actual fare.
GoAir has designed GoCelebrate, a special package of over 100,000 tickets with fares starting at Rs 525.
10/10/06 P R Sanjai/Business Standard/Rediff

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