Fare turbulence: Summer travel plans scupper in vacuum left by Go First
Airfares on several leisure routes have skyrocketed, foiling travel plans of summer tourists or making their budgets go awry. For instance, Delhi-Leh return fare had touched Rs 52,000 — the same as for Delhi-Paris return — some days back in this peak demand season, TOI has reported. The steep jump in airfares on certain routes comes after Go First grounded flights from 3 May, removing capacity from the aviation sector.
A few weeks ago, the government had asked airlines to exercise moderation and ensure a balance in pricing of air tickets amid a spike in airfares after suspension of Go First flights. However, the government has no plans to regulate airfares.
