Centre Cautions Airlines Over Ticket Price Hike During Festive Season
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Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said that the Centre is also monitoring SpiceJet Airlines which is currently facing a host of issues including financial challenges and legal battles.
As airline ticket prices often see a surge in price hikes during the festive season, the Centre has stepped in saying it is "keeping an eye" on the situation.
Addressing the situation, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu stated, "We are keeping an eye on the ticket prices of all airlines. All airlines have been told earlier that passengers should not face any inconvenience. Everyone wants to go home during the festival season, so the ticket prices should not be increased too much."
The holiday season often sees a surge in demand, pushing ticket prices up significantly. Mr Naidu addressed this challenge, adding, "The ministry is already keeping an eye on the ticket rates being charged by airlines on all routes of the country where more people travel during the festival season. We will not force any airline company to keep the same ticket price."
