Airfare hike fears: What steps has government taken to ease fuel price shock for domestic airlines?

The ongoing West Asia war has pushed global crude and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices higher, raising concerns about a spike in domestic airfares for passengers.

To cushion airlines from the sudden shock and prevent a sharp rise in ticket prices, the government has rolled out a series of measures, ranging from capping fuel price pass-through on domestic routes to cutting airport charges.