Indian airlines flying to UAE set to slash fares

FARES MOVE: Jet Airways are among the Indian carrier flying to the UAE who are set to slash fares. (Getty Images)

Indian carriers flying to the UAE have slashed fares following a drop in passenger loads.

State-owned carrier Air India yesterday told Indo-Asian News Service (IANS) it will cut ticket prices from Jan. 1.

"In view of the slackening demand in post-peak season and continued decline in fuel prices, Air India will be adjusting domestic fares downwards on various sectors shortly," an Air India spokesperson said.

When speaking to IANS, the spokesperson confirmed the reduced rates will be decided by Jan. 1.

On Sunday, Jet Airways said it will reduce fares on domestic routes by up to 40 percent. Kingfisher Airlines also revealed plans to slash ticket fares before 2009.

Between them, the three airlines operate regular services to Middle Eastern destinations, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Muscat and Kuwait.

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