New Delhi: Government of India is planning to bring a new scheme following which it may fix price of flight tickets between Rs 2,000 to Rs 2,500. The aviation ministry has been trying to match the air fares with rail fares in the country. However, the above mentioned scheme might be applicable only in small towns and cities.
Mahesh Sharma, the junior minister of aviation, was quoted as saying, "We have a 300-million-strong middle class population and most desire to fly at least once in their lifetime. It is possible if we make the fare in a bracket of Rs. 2500 for an hour-long flight."
"Our airport charges will be reduced, we will ask the states to reduce value added taxes (VAT) and other taxes on such flights. We will ask the airlines to take a fare cut," he added.
02/10/15 One India
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Mahesh Sharma, the junior minister of aviation, was quoted as saying, "We have a 300-million-strong middle class population and most desire to fly at least once in their lifetime. It is possible if we make the fare in a bracket of Rs. 2500 for an hour-long flight."
"Our airport charges will be reduced, we will ask the states to reduce value added taxes (VAT) and other taxes on such flights. We will ask the airlines to take a fare cut," he added.
02/10/15 One India
