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Filipino Times
05-07-2025
- Business
- Filipino Times
UAE airfares drop as residents opt for shorter summer trips
Last-minute summer travel has become more accessible for residents of the United Arab Emirates this year, with airfares declining significantly compared to previous years. Economy-class fares from Dubai to London are now available for as low as Dh1,300 on connecting flights, a notable decrease from last year's average of Dh2,500. From Abu Dhabi, tickets to Mumbai are priced at Dh708 for travel between July 15 and 31, while some routes to destinations in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and India are being offered for as low as Dh610 to Dh800. 'We are seeing a much more manageable increase in airfares this July,' said Rashid Abbas, Managing Director of Arooha Travels. 'Prices to several destinations are far more attractive than in the past two years.' While some European destinations still carry higher fares, ranging from Dh2,500 to Dh3,800 for direct flights, budget airlines have helped lower costs. Carriers such as Eurowings, Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi offer one-way fares from Dubai to Paris for Dh2,815 and to Berlin for Dh1,860. Travel agencies say the decline in prices is being driven by changing consumer behavior. 'People are no longer travelling for one to two months at a stretch, but rather for shorter durations of two to ten days. Travellers are now returning sooner,' said Sapna Aidasani, Head of Marketing at Pluto Travels. Aidasani added that destinations closer to the UAE, including Azerbaijan, select Schengen countries, and parts of Africa, are becoming increasingly popular among residents looking for short-term travel options.
UAE Moments
02-07-2025
- UAE Moments
UAE-India Flights Just Got Cheaper After July 8 — Here's Why
If you're planning to fly to India from the UAE this July, you might want to wait until after the 8th. Airfares are dropping fast — and not just by a little. Roundtrip tickets that spiked to Dh2,800–Dh3,000 in early July are now dipping to as low as Dh1,161 for Mumbai, Dh1,604 for Bengaluru, and Dh1,565 for Thiruvananthapuram. Flights from Abu Dhabi to Ahmedabad are going for Dh735 — prices not seen since the post-pandemic travel slump of 2021–2022. What's behind the drop? According to travel agents, monsoon season, shorter holiday trends, and a boost in flight options are driving the sudden dip in demand — and prices. 'People are flying home for shorter stays — around 10 to 15 days max,' said Sapna Aidasani of Pluto Travels. 'They're splitting up their travel across the year instead of taking long 2-month breaks.' Vacation trends are shifting fast Here's what's different this year: More flights, lower prices Budget airlines like IndiGo and Akasa Air have added new UAE–India routes, especially from Abu Dhabi, making it easier (and cheaper) to fly. The increased availability is helping stabilize fares across popular routes. But don't wait too long—agents still recommend booking early as prices may rise closer to travel dates depending on demand.
Tourism Breaking News
25-02-2025
- Business
- Tourism Breaking News
Pluto Travels recognised as ‘Most promising TMC' at the seventh edition of the Arabian Travel Awards 2024.
Post Views: 92 Pluto Travels was recognised as the 'Most promising TMC' at the seventh edition of the Arabian Travel Awards. 'This award is a testament to our collective effort. It is your dedication and hard work that made this achievement possible. Together, we shine and succeed!'-Sapna Aidasani, Marketing Director, Pluto Travels
