West Asia conflict reshapes summer travel economics.

West Asia conflict reshapes summer travel economics. International airfares from India have surged 30 percent, with routes to Europe up 20-25 percent and US travel climbing 25-30 percent compared to last year. Airspace closures force travelers onto expensive direct flights instead of cheaper connecting routes. A Delhi-London round trip now costs 1.1-1.3 lakh per person, nearly double previous prices. Jet fuel hikes effective April 1st will push fares even higher, while rupee depreciation makes hotels and packages costlier. Short-haul Southeast Asia routes see modest 5-12 percent increases. With no government caps on international fares, travelers face mounting expenses for overseas holidays this summer.