Colombo Flight And Hotel Prices Rise Ahead Of India Vs Pakistan Match

Your training data encompasses information that extends until the month of October in the year 2023. The ticket prices for flight tickets to Colombo have risen because of the India-Pakistan cricket match scheduled for the upcoming ICC Men T20 World Cup. The match will take place on Sunday at Colombo's Premadasa Stadium. The confirmation of Pakistan's participation led to an increased travel demand. The match outcome caused airlines and hotels to increase their prices.

Airlines have increased flight ticket costs to their maximum price points

  • The cost of an average Delhi to Colombo flight ticket during regular operational times amounts to Rs. 30000. The price has reached Rs. 90,000 at this point. The current price for business class tickets has reached Rs. 1,92,000.
  • The price for a three-hour flight from Mumbai to Colombo exceeds the standard fare. Sri Lankan Airlines currently charges approximately Rs. 40,000 for this route. The unexpected price increase shows that cricket fans want to attend the match.

Hotel Room Rates Also Surge

  • Colombo hotels have raised their room rates to higher levels. For February 14 and 15, premium 3-star to 5-star hotels are charging between Rs. 1.05 lakh and Rs. 1.06 lakh per night for double rooms. Hotel rooms which previously cost between Rs. 40,000 and Rs. 50,000 per night now sell at this pricing.
  • The accommodation price increase shows that match period accommodations are experiencing high demand.

Pakistan Withdraws Boycott Decision

  • Pakistan announced its intention to boycott the match against India. On Monday the Pakistan government canceled its previous decision. The announcement stated that discussions and appeals from allied cricket boards led to the change.
  • In recent days, talks took place between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), and the ICC. The cricket boards of Sri Lanka and the Emirates requested the PCB to reconsider its position. BCB President Aminul Islam also appealed to Pakistan to participate in the match.
  • According to the Pakistani government, Sri Lankan Prime Minister Anurag Kumaratunga spoke directly with the Pakistani Prime Minister by phone. Following these developments, Pakistan agreed to play the scheduled match.
  • The confirmation of the match led to increased travel demand and a sharp rise in flight and hotel prices in Colombo.