Exploitation Of Passengers During Kumbh And Other Festivals: Supreme Court Flags Airfare Hike, Seeks Centre’s Response

The Supreme Court flagged exorbitant, unpredictable airfare hikes during festive periods, signalling intervention to curb passenger exploitation. Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta sought Centre and DGCA responses to a PIL seeking enforceable fare regulation and ancillary airline charges.