Government is all set to crack whip if airlines indulging in predatory pricing do not fall in line. All major airlines in India were warned by the Government for the hike in the airfares. It said it would not hesitate to take strict action if the airlines don’t fall in line. It would invoke its special powers to take the strictest possible action.
Indian Government is concerned over the price hike in the domestic airlines’ airfares. Speaking on the sidelines of FICCI’s International Conference in Civil Aviation, Mr. Praful Patel, the minister of State for Civil Aviation said, “The huge increase in prices by some airlines in recent times was totally inappropriate and arbitrary. Under the law, the strictest action would be taken if no corrective action is taken by the erring airlines.” He added, “You can’t go on a free run. That is unfair to the passengers and it would be our effort to try to bring discipline in the aviation sector.”
Praful Patel added that the DGCA has sought information on this account from the airlines and will discuss the same with the price bands within what they would have to operate. He also said that the price band of low and high prices must be displayed on the websites for the passenger’s convenience. This means the airlines cannot charge what they feel like at the expense of the passenger.
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