Coronvirus scare: Local airlines raise ticket rates, as Saudi Arabia deadline nears  

• The 72 hours deadline into Saudi Arabia is approaching, the one-way ticket for Saudi Arabia has been raised to Rs100,000-Rs150,000.
• The Saudi government imposed temporary bans on travelers from 39 countries, including Pakistan.

As entry to Saudi Arabia is nearing expiry, private airlines have increased ticket prices, adding to the woes of passengers.

As per details, the 72 hours deadline into Saudi Arabia is approaching, the one-way ticket for Saudi Arabia has been raised to Rs100,000-Rs150,000. The Iqama holders are worried about the situation, as passengers are compelled to buy a ticket at expensive prices.

It is pertinent to inform, that earlier two-way ticket for Saudi Arabian was being sold at Rs80,000.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is going into the state of lockdown to prevent the outbreak of coronavirus.

After the increase in the number of coronavirus cases increase to 45 in Saudi Arabia, the Saudi government imposed temporary bans on travelers from 39 countries, including Pakistan. Saudi Arabia has given its citizens and foreigners a 72-hour respite to enter and exit the country.

Earlier, temporary bans were imposed on pilgrims and Umrah in Makkah and Medina and banned gatherings and wedding ceremonies.