SpiceJet to Fly You Abroad For Rs 2,999
There is good news for flyers looking to travel abroad on a shoe-string budget with SpiceJet offering tickets for as low as Rs 2,999 to fly you overseas. SpiceJet will start daily non-stop flights to Bangkok from Kolkata from September 25 at a special introductory all-inclusive price of Rs 2,999.
SpiceJet passengers can also fly to Bangkok from other destinations like Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai etc. All flights will, however be via-Kolkata. Tickets to Bangkok from Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai are all priced at Rs 5599. (See rates for all routes)
SpiceJet had launched flights to Bangkok from Pune and Bangalore last October but discontinued the services from March this year, citing low passenger demand.
AirAsia too is offering its flyers in India an opportunity to travel abroad for as cheap as Rs 2,600 as part of its "big sale" offer. Passengers can fly to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from Cochin at an all-inclusive fare of Rs 2,600. (India Ranked Cheapest For Air Travel)
While the AirAsia fare from Chennai to Bangkok stands at Rs 3,200, Chennai to Kuala Lumpur seats are up for grabs for Rs 4,000. Bangalore to Kuala Lumpur tickets are available for Rs 5,000 while Kolkata to Kuala Lumpur fares stand at Rs 4,000. (Read full story)
The AirAsia offer is available on bookings made till August 31, 2014 and travel period between March1, 2015 and October 24, 2015. (See rates on all routes)
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