The Chamber of Trade and Industry has urged the Civil Aviation Ministry to regulate rising airfares, citing a nearly 50 per cent increase in 15 days. It has sought fare caps, transparent pricing, additional flights and more airlines to boost competition
The Supreme Court declined urgent listing of a plea alleging domestic airfares surged up to 700 per cent during Diwali 2026. Justice Vikram Nath remarked passengers could avoid flying. Meanwhile, new aviation rules introduce fare transparency from January 2027
The Supreme Court will hear on Monday a plea seeking regulatory guidelines to control unpredictable airfares and ancillary charges imposed by private airlines. The Centre has fast-tracked rules under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024, amid concerns over exorbitant fares and passenger protection
