Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief Akhilesh Yadav has strongly criticised the increase in airfares from Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, which resulted in the deaths of 26 people.
The minister's response came after flight ticket prices "rose sharply" following the news of the terrorist attack on Tuesday evening, apparently due to heavy demand. Airfares to major Indian cities have since skyrocketed. Searches on the websites of airline operators either show elevated
FIA and its members wished to thank DGCA for understanding in the matter and looked forward to working closely with DGCA and the Ministry of Civil Aviation towards ensuring the growth of the civil aviation sector by providing greater air connectivity at affordable fares in the country.
The Committee recommends the development of a mobile application, "Airfare Vigil," modeled on the Election Commission's cVIGIL app, to empower citizens to report instances of arbitrary airfare pricing.
After airlines refused to share airfare data with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the aviation regulator on Monday said that it is examining the matter.
New Delhi [India], March 7: Whether it is your honeymoon or a foreign trip with friends or family, a vacation can be expensive. Major costs include airfare, hotel accommodation, meals, sightseeing, local transfers, shopping, etc. Exhausting your savings on the trip is not a good idea when yo
"The Modi government has changed Maha Kumbh into Maha loot. The charges of airfare and railways was increased. They keep increasing charges but have never made an effort to make the services better..." he said.
New Delhi [India], February 14: Booking cheap flight tickets and airfare deals can sometimes feel like a game of chance. With fluctuating prices, promotions, and last-minute deals, it can be difficult to know where to start. However, there are certain websites that stand out for offering dis
Communist Party of India(CPI) National Secretary K Narayana on Tuesday wrote to Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu, urging him to rein in "exorbitant" airfares.
New Delhi [India], September 12: In regard to this, Fortune Holiday World, a prominent travel company has offered captivating promotions for its international and domestic travel products in anticipation of Diwali and New Year with certain terms and conditions on all the offers and promotion
Asked if there are any guidelines for airline operators regarding the cap on airfare, the minister apprised that airfare is a market-driven process and hence a cap could not be imposed on it.