The Supreme Court asked the Centre to file an affidavit on a plea seeking regulatory guidelines to control unpredictable fluctuations in airfare. The bench questioned the delay, stating, “What is this? What prevents you from filing an affidavit.”
The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over steep and unpredictable airfare hikes during festivals, calling it exploitation of passengers. The Court has sought responses from the Centre and DGCA on regulating airfare pricing and protecting consumer rights.
