World Cup cricket: Airfare to Lucknow on India-England match day soars to Rs 80,000

Airfare for a return trip between Delhi and Lucknow on the day India plays England in the World Cup will be more expensive than a return trip to Bangkok or Dubai. The economy seat for the Delhi-Lucknow journey on match day ranges from Rs 7,900 to Rs 10,470, while the business class fare ranges from Rs 33,000 to Rs 79,000. On regular days, the ticket price is between Rs 3,000 to Rs 6,000 for economy class and Rs 26,000 to Rs 65,000 for business class. Chaudhary Charan Singh international airport in Lucknow has installed large screens for passengers to watch live matches.