Air India webfare dec 2008 Lon-Bom..exorbitant

matt67 · Jul 11th, 2008, 00:27

Why is the Air India web fare for LON-BOM-LON so exorbitant. Its about 750 sterling per adult. Is this the result of the golbal fuel price rise or is it just too early to book for dec flights.

Sama · Jul 11th, 2008, 00:31

the price of fuel has increased costs for airlines dramatically. here in the US, American Airlines has cut back on many domestic flights and now charge to check in extra bags -- you are allowed one. I just flew United Airlines and was charged $25 for my second check-in.

with families traveling for summer vacations, checking in 5, 6, or 8 bags, that all adds up for the airlines.

crvlvr · Jul 11th, 2008, 00:58

Most of December is peak season. Fares are typically higher by 50-100% You may get better deals if you fly before the 10th and between 24th-31st. I am flying from LAX-BLR-LAX on Dec 24th for 650GBP (Its a 22 hour flt).

sssall · Jul 11th, 2008, 03:41

Just out of curiosity I tried using Opodo website to check the fare from London to Mumbai in December 5 to 24th and Air India comes up with £523.

Same flight from 12th to 29th December is £798!

crvlvr · Jul 11th, 2008, 04:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by sssall

Just out of curiosity I tried using Opodo website to check the fare from London to Mumbai in December 5 to 24th and Air India comes up with £523.

Same flight from 12th to 29th December is £798!

That's right within my 50-100% increase range.. BTW, it is the outbound flight that determines the price. Apparently, after the 1st week of December there a huge increase in demand of tickets to India.

matt67 · Jul 11th, 2008, 13:56

Thats fine by me. I wish to be in Bombay after 25th and back in UK by 7-8th Jan.

I think this shows how strong the bond is betweeen Indians and Air India. Most Indians will prefer an Indian carrier.

Nick-H · Jul 11th, 2008, 15:47

It's a small sample, admittedly, but I doubt if I could find a single Indian among my friends who would choose airline on that basis.

matt67 · Jul 11th, 2008, 16:29

I suppose the question should be asked of Indians living abroad..

1) would you rather give your money to a foreign airline or to Air India when you travel back to India. I think most NRIs would rather give it to Air india

2) I suspect if the question is posed to indians travelling out of India (tourism, business etc) then the lure of a foreign airline and things foreign may influence their answer.

I think the latent patriotism of the first group will result in an answer favourable to airindia. Besides if they are travelling with family/relatives/parents, then the food, familiarity, customs and in flight entertainment would also play a big role in choice

jyotirmoy · Jul 11th, 2008, 16:35

I agree with Nick. Cost, timing, reputation, waiting period in case change of plane is needed, quality of service are the main factors.

patti123 · Jul 11th, 2008, 17:02

I have just booked to go to Bombay late Nov as even early Dec was £200 more . I paid £368 with a open ticket till end of April 2009. I paid more than that last year. I am flying on Jet Air. Indian Air was slightly cheaper but i always travel on Jet .

matt67 · Jul 11th, 2008, 17:36

Ah for the days when I was not bound by school terms!!

maybe if i left it for after christmas and return in 1st week of January the flow will be the other way?

patti123 · Jul 11th, 2008, 17:45

I just looked at dates 28th Dec to 7th Jan £418 .

matt67 · Jul 11th, 2008, 17:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by patti123

I just looked at dates 28th Dec to 7th Jan £418 .

which airline was that or which website!! thanks

patti123 · Jul 11th, 2008, 17:57

Now dont laugh but it was Turkish airline ! but there was other flights there. its southall travel .I always book with them and had no problems at all .

I now got £367 with Air France from southall travel. 29th Dec -7th Jan 09

karuna · Jul 11th, 2008, 18:02

I booked Turkish Air to Delhi through Southall travel. Their timetable changed so my flight became non-existant, my tickets worthless. Southall Travel failed to inform me which it is their duty to do.
By the time I found out the newly timetabled flights were booked up and they could not find me an alternative flight at the same price, so I was forced to cancel and rebook (this time directly with the airline), which cost me £100 more. Then I was asked to wait 6 weeks for my refund from Southall Travel which trading standards said was unacceptable.

So just watch that your carrier doesn't change the timetable, and hope nothing goes wrong!

NB Turkish Air are not a great carrier, inflight entertainment is poor. But you gets what you pays for I suppose.

Jul 11th, 2008, 00:27	#1
matt67 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bath Posts: 163	Air India webfare dec 2008 Lon-Bom..exorbitant Why is the Air India web fare for LON-BOM-LON so exorbitant. Its about 750 sterling per adult. Is this the result of the golbal fuel price rise or is it just too early to book for dec flights. __________________ 'Indian thriller with english lyrics' on Youtube is there anything funnier....??? Gosh my old calculator aint got no bow....

Jul 11th, 2008, 00:31	#2
Sama a pain in the asana Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: the India inside my heart Posts: 5,354	the price of fuel has increased costs for airlines dramatically. here in the US, American Airlines has cut back on many domestic flights and now charge to check in extra bags -- you are allowed one. I just flew United Airlines and was charged $25 for my second check-in. with families traveling for summer vacations, checking in 5, 6, or 8 bags, that all adds up for the airlines. __________________ *My India, 2005-2008* BE THE REVOLUTION

Jul 11th, 2008, 15:47	#7
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,875	It's a small sample, admittedly, but I doubt if I could find a single Indian among my friends who would choose airline on that basis. __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Jul 11th, 2008, 18:02	#15
karuna The cat's mother Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: UK Posts: 1,718	I booked Turkish Air to Delhi through Southall travel. Their timetable changed so my flight became non-existant, my tickets worthless. Southall Travel failed to inform me which it is their duty to do. By the time I found out the newly timetabled flights were booked up and they could not find me an alternative flight at the same price, so I was forced to cancel and rebook (this time directly with the airline), which cost me £100 more. Then I was asked to wait 6 weeks for my refund from Southall Travel which trading standards said was unacceptable. So just watch that your carrier doesn't change the timetable, and hope nothing goes wrong! NB Turkish Air are not a great carrier, inflight entertainment is poor. But you gets what you pays for I suppose. __________________ Indiamike mod squad's odd bod. I've lost my equilibrium and my car keys and my pride ~ Tom Waits [Indian Mona Lisa by Dinesh; can't find original uploader to credit in full.]

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Jul 11th, 2008, 00:58	#3
crvlvr Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hollywood Posts: 4,474	Most of December is peak season. Fares are typically higher by 50-100% You may get better deals if you fly before the 10th and between 24th-31st. I am flying from LAX-BLR-LAX on Dec 24th for 650GBP (Its a 22 hour flt).

Jul 11th, 2008, 03:41	#4
sssall Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: UK Posts: 242	Just out of curiosity I tried using Opodo website to check the fare from London to Mumbai in December 5 to 24th and Air India comes up with £523. Same flight from 12th to 29th December is £798!

Jul 11th, 2008, 13:56	#6
matt67 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bath Posts: 163	Thats fine by me. I wish to be in Bombay after 25th and back in UK by 7-8th Jan. I think this shows how strong the bond is betweeen Indians and Air India. Most Indians will prefer an Indian carrier.

Jul 11th, 2008, 16:29	#8
matt67 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bath Posts: 163	I suppose the question should be asked of Indians living abroad.. 1) would you rather give your money to a foreign airline or to Air India when you travel back to India. I think most NRIs would rather give it to Air india 2) I suspect if the question is posed to indians travelling out of India (tourism, business etc) then the lure of a foreign airline and things foreign may influence their answer. I think the latent patriotism of the first group will result in an answer favourable to airindia. Besides if they are travelling with family/relatives/parents, then the food, familiarity, customs and in flight entertainment would also play a big role in choice

Jul 11th, 2008, 16:35	#9
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 4,621	I agree with Nick. Cost, timing, reputation, waiting period in case change of plane is needed, quality of service are the main factors.

Jul 11th, 2008, 17:02	#10
patti123 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UK Posts: 416	I have just booked to go to Bombay late Nov as even early Dec was £200 more . I paid £368 with a open ticket till end of April 2009. I paid more than that last year. I am flying on Jet Air. Indian Air was slightly cheaper but i always travel on Jet .

Jul 11th, 2008, 17:36	#11
matt67 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bath Posts: 163	Ah for the days when I was not bound by school terms!! maybe if i left it for after christmas and return in 1st week of January the flow will be the other way?

Jul 11th, 2008, 17:45	#12
patti123 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UK Posts: 416	I just looked at dates 28th Dec to 7th Jan £418 .

Jul 11th, 2008, 17:57	#14
patti123 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UK Posts: 416	Now dont laugh but it was Turkish airline ! but there was other flights there. its southall travel .I always book with them and had no problems at all . I now got £367 with Air France from southall travel. 29th Dec -7th Jan 09

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