Thailand considers Rs 2,836 departure tax that could make trips costlier for Indian travellersThailand is contemplating a departure tax of 1,000 baht for travellers leaving the country and 450 baht for air arrivals. This proposal aim...
19 Oct, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
'Govt has no plans to regulate airfares'India's government has clarified that it will not regulate ticket prices for airlines under new rules. The new air fare regulations will al...
19 Oct, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
Will flyers get relief? Centre finalises aviation rules as SC examines steep airfaresCentre has received administrative approval for rules under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024, and expects to publish them within two w...
16 Oct, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
No worm for early birds on domestic air ticket counter as advance flight booking advantage fadesAirlines in India are changing their pricing strategies, maintaining high fares for both early and last-minute bookings. The reduced capaci...
11 Oct, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
IndiGo revises ancillary service charges: Infant travel, excess baggage and priority services to cost moreIndiGo has increased charges for several optional passenger services. Infant travel fees and unaccompanied minor assistance now cost more. ...
17 Sep, 2026, 10.03 PM IST
Supreme Court to hear on Sept 7 plea seeking guidelines to control unpredictable fluctuations in airfareThe Supreme Court will hear a plea concerning unpredictable airline fare fluctuations. The government is fast-tracking new aviation rules a...
06 Sep, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Airfare rules overhaul: What Centre’s new framework could mean for flyersNew aviation rules are being fast-tracked by the Centre for India's civil aviation sector. These rules will be finalized within three weeks...
18 Aug, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
‘If airlines are not complying, ground them’: SC pushes Centre to finalise aviation rulesThe Centre informed the Supreme Court about fast-tracking new aviation rules. These rules under Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024, will be ...
18 Aug, 2026, 09.23 AM IST
Fare rules ground erring airlines, Supreme Court tells CentreThe Supreme Court has called on the Centre to take action against airlines that violate airfare regulations. In response, the government an...
18 Aug, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
SC seeks aviation rules in sealed cover amid concerns over airfares, passenger rightsThe Supreme Court has ordered the Centre to submit new aviation rules within two weeks. These rules are under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniy...
13 Jul, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
SC to hear on Jul 13 plea seeking guidelines to curb 'unpredictable fluctuations' of airfaresThe Supreme Court will hear a plea seeking airfare regulation guidelines. This plea addresses unpredictable fluctuations and ancillary char...
12 Jul, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
Supreme Court bats for rationalisation of airfares, asks Centre to provide relief to peopleThe Supreme Court has taken a stand on air travel pricing, urging the government to implement fairer airfare practices. Observing substanti...
15 May, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
Govt says it generally refrains from regulating airfares but remains vigilantThe Indian government is monitoring airfares but generally avoids regulation to maintain market competition. Increased aircraft capacity an...
16 Dec, 2024, 09.01 PM IST
We are removing 'airlines may change the fare in 24 hours' clause to address irregularities in airfares: Civil Aviation MinisterCivil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu announced in Rajya Sabha that the ministry is eliminating the 24-hour fare change clause to stabi...
05 Dec, 2024, 06.15 PM IST
Airfares have moderated in 2024 relative to 2023, says govtIndian government reports moderation in airfares in 2024 compared to 2023, particularly during festival seasons. While airlines independent...
27 Nov, 2024, 05.50 PM IST
Airfare bands protecting interests of airlines, passengers, says Aviation Minister Scindia"The fare bands serve the dual purpose of protecting the interests of the travellers as well as of the airlines, and have been revised from...
10 Feb, 2022, 09.17 PM IST
Thrust on raising seat capacity of airlines flying to middle east: GovernmentGovernment today said it was giving thrust to increasing the seat capacity of flights to the Middle East so that airfares to the region are...
10 May, 2016, 04.26 PM IST