Airfare Rules Overhaul: What Centre’s New Framework Could Mean for Flyers
- The Centre informed the Supreme Court that it will notify new airfare rules covering fares, surge pricing, and baggage charges within three weeks.
- The Supreme Court warned that airlines not complying with government fare directions should be grounded.
- The new rules are being framed under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024, which empowers the government to regulate airline tariffs including ancillary charges.
- The petition filed seeks stronger oversight on unpredictable airfare hikes, baggage fees, and passenger protection, with the court fast-tracking the regulatory framework.
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SC Asks Centre to Finalise Aviation Rules, Warns Airlines: 'If Not Complying, Ground Them'
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Centre has informed the Supreme Court that it has expedited the process of framing rules under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024, and expects to finalise them within three weeks. India News | SC Asks Centre to Finalise Aviation Rules, Warns Airlines: 'If Not Complying, Ground Them'.
Airfare rules overhaul: What Centre’s new framework could mean for flyers
New aviation rules are being fast-tracked by the Centre for India's civil aviation sector. These rules will be finalized within three weeks under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024. The government is responding to Supreme Court concerns about unpredictable airfare increases and passenger charges. India's aviation market currently operates on a dynamic pricing model, which can lead to varying ticket costs.
Supreme Court says ground airlines flouting fare rules; Centre promises new airfare norms in 3 weeks
The Centre submitted draft rules covering airfares, surge pricing and excess baggage charges to the Supreme Court; the matter will be heard again on September 7.
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