Air, rail tickets increase by 30% in Iran

ran's High Aviation Council declared a 30% increase in the cost of tickets for domestic flights from October 7 2010, Trend reports.

The organization based this decision on repeated requests by airlines, as well as bringing current costs into line with the real flight prices.

According to Iranian High Aviation Council, air tickets prices for domestic flights is one of the lowest in the world.

Airlines will have more opportunities to purchase spare parts, as well as to better equip its fleet to ensure safety and comfort of passengers.

In its turn, the cost of railway tickets has already been increased on October 3.