Imphal, Nov. 3 -- The airfare between Imphal and Guwahati has sharply increased in recent weeks, drawing strong public criticism as passengers alleged that airline operators are exploiting the ongoing restrictions on road movement of Meitei by Kuki .
A passenger said in a surprising trend, the cost of a one-way ticket from Imphal to Guwahati has reportedly surpassed the fare for flights from Imphal to Delhi - a distance more than five times longer.
Travelers have expressed outrage that airlines are taking undue advantage of the continuing blockades and restrictions on National Highways connecting Manipur with the outside world.
Since the ethnic conflict broke out on May 3, 2023, road movement-particularly for the valley-based Meitei popu...