Domestic airfares have surged by more than 450% during the Diwali travel period, with Mumbai-Delhi tickets reaching Rs 26,560. The Centre missed its October 30 deadline to issue fare regulations. International routes are cheaper, while Railways is running over 2,000 special trains to meet festive demand. Mumbai, October 31, 2026: Air travellers in India wanting to visit their hometown or fly for their holiday during Diwali are facing an unprecedented squeeze on.