(Source: PTI photo)EARLY FRIDAY, the cheapest air ticket from New York to Mumbai for Saturday came at a cost of Rs 38,379. At the same time, the cheapest ticket from Srinagar to Mumbai was going for Rs 73,647. By Friday evening, those stuck in the snow-hit Valley and had paid nearly double the fare from New York to Mumbai, were the lucky ones. By then, all tickets to Mumbai were sold out for the weekend. Why would anybody come here, when they can get a four-day package for Dubai for a one-way fare to Srinagar?” said Tramboo.

Source: Indian Express January 28, 2017 00:14 UTC