A recent revelation by a man scouring the internet for flight deals has sent shockwaves across social media platforms. Unearthing an astonishingly low-priced flight from Washington, United States to Mumbai for a mere ₹19,000, the user, identified as Phalgun, sparked a frenzy of disbelief and speculation online.
Phalgun took to social media, specifically X (formerly Twitter), to share his incredulity, posting screenshots of the remarkable deal he stumbled upon while searching for flights scheduled for April 25. His post quickly gained traction as netizens marveled at the seemingly too-good-to-be-true offer.
“Washington to Mumbai flight for ₹19,000,” Phalgun’s tweet exclaimed alongside the screenshots. “How is this possible? Went until payment page. Includes regular two check-in baggage too!”
The screenshots displayed various economy ticket options for the Washington to Mumbai route from different travel agencies. Among them, FlightNetwork offered the cheapest fare at ₹18,770, closely followed by GotoGate at ₹19,332, and Cleartrip at ₹19,815.
However, amidst the astonishment, skepticism crept in. Some users speculated that the price might skyrocket upon refresh or further research. Others pondered whether the short notice of the flight date made it challenging for many to arrange necessary travel documentation, thus affecting demand and subsequently the price.
Since Phalgun’s revelation, the post has garnered over 1.9 lakhs (190,000) engagements on social media, with many users verifying the authenticity of the deal themselves.
“Are you SERIOUS,” exclaimed one incredulous user, echoing the sentiments of many.
Another corroborated the find, stating, “Crazy! Just confirmed myself, on 17 April 18k, Saudia Airlines.”
A humorous take emerged as well, with a user quipping, “If the aircraft is Boeing, might be missing a few panels and hence the price drop.”
Despite the excitement, some remained skeptical, questioning the feasibility of such an incredible offer. “Is this a joke!?” one user queried.
The discovery has left many pondering the factors behind such a remarkably low fare, with speculation ranging from visa constraints to potential aircraft issues. As discussions continue, Phalgun’s revelation serves as a testament to the unpredictable nature of travel pricing in the digital age.
