Rich Indians Flee by Private Jet as Virus Infections Spiral
- London, Dubai and holiday islands among boltholes for wealthy
- Airline fees have also climbed amid exodus from subcontinent
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India’s mounting crisis surrounding a surge in coronavirus infections is prompting wealthy families to flee the country by private jet.
With reports of hospital bed, oxygen and drug shortages sweeping social media, Indians who are able to afford fares running into millions of rupees are booking flights to boltholes in Europe, the Middle East and the Indian Ocean, according to the head of a private jet company.