As tensions in West Asia lead to surging airfares, Indian students studying abroad are rethinking their spring break travel plans. Reports indicate that students traveling to the US are facing return fares that have jumped from approximately ₹90,000 ($1,080 USD) to between ₹2 lakh and ₹3 lakh ($2,400-$3,600 USD). Similarly, ticket prices for UK routes have nearly doubled, reaching around ₹1 lakh ($1,200 USD) on certain dates. Aditeya Lochan Singh, a marketing manager at Global Reach, noted that many students are now paying over ₹50,000 ($600 USD) more than usual. The fare increases are attributed to capacity constraints and longer travel routes rather than heightened demand. Sanjay Laul, founder of MSM Unify, highlighted that fares to the US and Canada have risen by 20-30% during peak travel periods, while UK and European routes have experienced increases of 15-25%. Additionally, currency pressures are exacerbating the situation, with India-US fares climbing to ₹1.3 lakh ($1,560 USD) to ₹3 lakh ($3,600 USD), effectively tripling the dollar outflow for students.