Can't Cap Airfares for Entire Year, Says Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu Amid IndiGo Crisis

Government cannot cap airfares year-round, says aviation minister

The Centre uses its powers in extraordinary circumstances when it feels the prices have risen above the normal level, the minister said.

IndiGo crisis: Aviation minister explains why govt can't cap airfare for whole year, 'It is not that...', reveals issues in operation

Amid the IndiGo crisis addressing the airfare issue, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said that the government cannot fix airfare caps for an entire year in the Lok Sabha on Friday, citing changes in demand based on seasons, occasions and operational challenges.

IndiGo Crisis: Naidu says not possible to cap airfares for whole year as prices rise during festivals

IndiGo crisis: Ram Mohan Naidu said the civil aviation ministry earlier this month had imposed a distance-based cap on domestic airfares in the wake of the IndiGo flight disruptions.

Amid IndiGo-led price spike, Naidu rules out annual fare cap, says deregulation drives aviation growth

Aviation Minister says market forces must determine ticket prices, but stresses the Centre retains powers to intervene during crises such as the IndiGo disrupti

Can't cap airfares for entire year, says Civil Aviation minister K Ram Mohan Naidu amid IndiGo crisis

Naidu further said that IndiGo is being held accountable, adding that refunds are being made for flights cancelled between December 5 to 15.

‘Year-Round Airfare Cap Not Possible’: Civil Aviation Minister Tells Lok Sabha Amid IndiGo Crisis

While a Tariff Monitoring Unit ensures fare transparency, the government prefers increasing capacity during high demand, like during the Kumbh Mela, over fixed fares.