Hike In Air Fares

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  "May Take Action" If There Is Unbridled Hike In Air Fares, Says Government

  The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has advised top officials of airline companies that the government will be forced to take concrete action if there is an unbridled hike in air fares, especially in the sector where Go First has stopped operation.

• Now, Air India hikes fares by up to 25 per cent

  Air India hiked passenger fares by up to 25 percent on all domestic routes today following a sharp increase in the price of air turbine fuel (ATF). It may also raise fares on international routes.

• Air fares likely to go up by 10 percent after jet fuel price hike

  Air fares are likely to increase by 10 to 15 per cent following a steep hike in jet fuel prices, according to the travel industry.

• Parliamentary panel orders probe into 'unreasonable' air fare hike

  Charging most Indian carriers with "unreasonably" hiking air fares, a parliamentary panel has sought a probe against them and recommended that any increase in ticket prices should be approved by aviation regulator DGCA in the future.

• Airlines raise fares to cash in on Air India strike

  Private airlines led by low cost carriers have jacked up their fares by upto 50 per cent on the Mumbai-Delhi sector in the wake of the strike by a section of Air India pilots who are demanding pay parity and better working conditions.While low cost carrier Indigo is said to be charging Rs 6,234 for its Mumbai-Delhi afternoon flight, Jetlite fares f...

• Praful: Hikes in air fares can't be justified

  The government has found airlines are trying "to take undue advantage" of passengers by increasing their fares, said Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel.While stating that he does not expect airlines "to act contrary to the spirit of liberalization," Patel said that the new fares suggested by airlines cannot be justified. He also attacked the gian...

• Airlines propose huge hikes in ticket prices

  Airlines have proposed massive raises in ticket prices.The new fares have been submitted for review to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).The airlines have submitted four slabs based on the distance of the journey.  The one-way fares proposed are:Rs 10,500 for distances less that 750 km (e.g Delhi-Chandigarh, Chennai-Coimbatore)R...