12/11/2025
An X user from Odisha, Manas Muduli, has gone viral for exposing an airfare anomaly, where a Bhubaneswar to Ayodhya flight on IndiGo costs almost the same as a Bhubaneswar to China ticket.
In his post, Muduli shared that a one-way Ayodhya flight was priced at ₹14,237, while a Guangzhou (China) flight cost ₹14,977, just ₹700 more.
The post quickly gained traction, crossing 70,000 views, and reignited debate over India’s sky-high domestic fares.
Netizens expressed disbelief, questioning why short domestic routes rival international prices, while others blamed limited connectivity and high seasonal demand.
Some noted that the China flight involved a layover, explaining the lower fare.
The viral comparison has once again sparked discussions around airfare transparency and dynamic pricing algorithms, with many urging for clearer cost regulation in India’s aviation sector.
[Viral News, Flight to Ayodhya, Flying to China, Odisha]