Flights to Delhi Set to Rocket with Commonwealth Athletics Interest

Delhi, hosting this years Commonwealth Games, is known for its varied architecture, including Sadarjung's Tomb, which dates back to the Mogul period.

As the doors close on 2010's European Athletics Championships, all eyes are now focussed on the upcoming Commonwealth Games to be held in Delhi this October. And with Britain achieving its greatest ever medal haul for the European Championships over the past week, demand for flights to the Indian based games are set to increase as fans look to show their support.

With the past week in the athletics calendar proving to be so exciting, team GB has gained a lot of public support as a result of their efforts. With 19 medals achieved it is the greatest win ever for the team, spelling high hopes for upcoming events and the London-based 2012 Olympics. With the next major event of the athletics year beginning in Delhi on the 3rd October many supporters will be keen to head over to the country and show their support.

With routes from a number of locations around Britain, including a direct route from London Heathrow, flights to Delhi are relatively easy to come by. For those wishing to visit India for the games or other events, flight demand is likely to increase over the coming months. With business class in addition to both economy and premium economy available, airlines including Virgin Atlantic can provide the perfect start to such an experience. However, with flight popularity set to soar, passengers may want to take advantage of current flight deals before missing out.

Posted by Nigel, 02 August 2010 15:32

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