Oman-India air fares drop, but no takers

DUBAI: Airlines operating from Oman to Indian destinations have drastically slashed fares, but there are few takers since the offer period comes during off season.

The fares to south Indian destinations like Kochi, Chennai, Thiruvananthapuram and Hyderabad currently including taxes is over Rs 7,300 (one way) and over Rs 12,400 (return).

Fares including taxes to Mumbai and Delhi are at a low of over Rs 6, 800 (one way) and over Rs 11,000 (return).

Not only is the response is dull, but there is an apparent confusion in the market ever since these fares have been featured, travel agents said. "These new fares are being featured at a time when it is of no use to the travelling public. The travel validity is only for a short period, there are blackout periods for travel and the airlines have forgotten that the passengers would like to travel during the impending holidays, not before (or after) that," a travel agent said.