The New Indian Express ·
Government keeping a close eye on airfares: Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu
NEW DELHI: Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said the government is keeping a close eye on airfares and will ensure ticket prices do not become unreasonably expensive.
“We definitely monitor this aspect in the Ministry of Civil Aviation. There is also a tariff monitoring unit that constantly keeps an eye on high-demand routes during the season. Our effort is to ensure that things do not go overboard in any sector and that airfares do not go overboard," Naidu said, while responding to media queries after the signing of an agreement by regional airline FLY91 for 40 ATR72-600 planes.
The minister added that the same has been communicated to all stakeholders. “Whenever extraordinary circumstances arise, that is when we impose the cap on airfare,” Naidu said.
