Srinagar, March 28 -- Tourism plays a key role in the economy of Jammu and Kashmir, contributing significantly to its GDP and providing employment opportunities across various sectors. However, the soaring airfares pose a significant barrier to attracting tourists, particularly during peak seasons or special events like the Tulip Festival. The accessibility of a destination is paramount in attracting visitors, and prohibitive flight costs hinder this accessibility, deterring potential travelers and dampening the region's tourism potential.

At a time when the tourism season is at peak, the skyrocketing airfares to Kashmir are playing a spoilsport. Tourism stakeholders have accused the airlines of applying higher fares to people traveling ...