Dubai, March 18 -- UAE residents planning to travel during Eid Al Fitr, Spring Break, or the summer holidays are advised to book their tickets as soon as possible.

Airfares to popular destinations such as India, the UK, the US, and Europe have already surged by 30-50% this year, with no relief expected until at least the end of August.

According to fare trends from major online travel agencies (OTAs), the sustained price increase is primarily driven by overlapping travel demand during Eid and school vacations, limited airline capacity, and ongoing delays in global aircraft deliveries.

The rare overlap of Eid and school holidays, which historically drive significant travel demand, is the key cause for soaring rates, according to Rikant ...