Govt, airlines start discussions to remove cap on passenger fares

IndiGo, Vistara against limits; SpiceJet, Go First not on board

The government has started discussions with airlines about the removal of price bands for passenger fares. The talks have started after some airlines renewed their demand to remove the pricing caps, claiming the regulation is a hurdle to the full-fledged recovery in domestic air traffic.

According to government sources, there will be a meeting between the government and airline CEOs next week. “A final decision in the matter will be taken by Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia,” said a senior government official.

People aware of the development noted that the industry is not unanimous in its demand. It is understood that