Parliamentary panel calls for ‘reasonable’ cap on air fares
The civil aviation ministry should introduce “reasonable upper fare caps” for all airlines to ensure accessibility of air transport for the common man, a parliamentary panel recommended in its report tabled in Parliament on Thursday.
The ministry should also devise a mechanism to encourage all airlines to implement the ‘price lock’ option, wherein customers can reserve their seat with or without paying a nominal fee, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture said in its report. This would help customers make better travel decisions by allowing them to reserve seats without paying the actual price of the ticket upfront.
