Overview
- Delhi-based writer Aaraynsh posted screenshots showing a SpiceJet Delhi–Leh fare of Rs 1,540 versus an app-based cab quote of Rs 1,952.61 from Gurugram to Greater Noida.
- The Nov 26 post quickly drew wide attention, accumulating tens of thousands of views and a flurry of comments on X.
- Google Flights data cited in coverage attributes the airfare anomaly to winter off-season discounts, with one-way advances often far lower than peak-season prices.
- The example contrasted a roughly 620 km, 90-minute flight with a ~70 km ride that can take over three hours due to NCR traffic.
- Commenters questioned the apples-to-apples validity of comparing a discounted flight with a private cab and suggested metro comparisons, while no official statements from the airline or ride-hailing firm were reported.