The civil aviation ministry has raised the lower limit on airfares by 13 to 16%, in turn paving way for domestic flying to become costlier for travellers. The upper limits have remained unchanged, reported news agency PTI.
The increase in fares is set to come into effect from 1 June, according to an official order.
The move comes in view of a devastating second wave of Covid-19 in India, which has reduced air travel significantly, burdening the airlines.
Now, the lower limit for flights under 40 minutes of duration will be increased from ₹2,300 to ₹2,600 — a hike of 13%.
Similarly, flights with a duration between 40 minutes and 60 minutes will have a lower limit of ₹3,300 instead of ₹2,900 now, the order said.
