Airfares up to 78% higher this December school holidays than before pandemic

Both the higher and lower prices are expected to be temporary, said the travel players. ST PHOTO: CHONG JUN LIANG
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SINGAPORE - Airfares from Singapore are up to 78 per cent more this December school holidays, compared with the same period before the Covid-19 pandemic.

This comes even as plane ticket prices to some Asian destinations, such as Japan and Taiwan, have decreased when compared to what they were in September.

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