Solapur-Mumbai Flight Hits Rs 43,000: 50-Minute Journey Becomes Maharashtra's Most Expensive

• A 50-minute Solapur-Mumbai flight cost an unprecedented Rs 43,000, making it Maharashtra's most expensive journey.
• The price surge, 12-18 times the usual Rs 3,500-Rs 5,000 fare, is due to consecutive holidays, Gudi Padwa, and wedding season demand.
• Despite exorbitant costs, all flights from Solapur to Mumbai and Goa (over Rs 18,000) are fully booked.
• Passengers, especially the affluent, are opting for flights to save time, as train reservations are scarce and road travel is lengthy.
• Passenger organizations in Solapur are now demanding regulation to control the exploitation of air ticket prices.