Why are Umrah and Eid flights so expensive this year?
Ticket prices from Pakistan to Saudi Arabia have surged, with fares reaching PKR 250,000 in the last 10 days of Ramadan
Dreaming of Umrah this Ramadan or flying home for Eid? Be prepared to pay up to 70% more for air tickets.
Ticket prices from Pakistan to Saudi Arabia have surged, with fares reaching PKR 250,000 in the last 10 days of Ramadan. Even overseas Pakistanis hoping to reunite with family for Eid are facing sky-high prices for flights from the UAE, USA, Canada, and the UK.
What’s causing these price hikes? Is it demand, airline strategies, or lack of regulation? Watch the full video to find out.
Popular
Spotlight
More from Business
Pakistan-India escalation pushes Pakistan’s credit default swap up
The CDS jumped more than 150 basis points since April 22, reaching a peak of 926 basis points on May 5
More from Video
Pakistan-India tensions disrupt trade, spike freight costs
Export containers bound for Europe and other destinations are now stuck, as cargo vessels show reluctance to dock at ports in both Pakistan and India
Comments
See what people are discussing