New Delhi: Amid concerns over steep fluctuations in air ticket prices, a Parliamentary panel has suggested capping maximum airfares on domestic routes.
The Civil Aviation Ministry told the panel that the "government no longer regulates the airfares" while stating that considerable information is provided to the public in a transparent manner on air ticket prices.
The Department-Related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture -- chaired by K D Singh -- has suggested cap on maximum airfares in its report tabled in Parliament today.
The report pertains to action taken by the government on the observations/ recommendations of the panel on the Ministry's Demands for Grants (2015-16).
01/12/15 PTI/Economic Times
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The Civil Aviation Ministry told the panel that the "government no longer regulates the airfares" while stating that considerable information is provided to the public in a transparent manner on air ticket prices.
The Department-Related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture -- chaired by K D Singh -- has suggested cap on maximum airfares in its report tabled in Parliament today.
The report pertains to action taken by the government on the observations/ recommendations of the panel on the Ministry's Demands for Grants (2015-16).
01/12/15 PTI/Economic Times