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Centre can intervene on airfares in ‘extraordinary’ circumstances, new rules say

Centre can intervene on airfares in ‘extraordinary’ circumstances, new rules say

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  • left · 2 outlets

    SRINAGAR: The Centre has notified a new set of aircraft rules requiring airlines to disclose a detailed break-up of airfares, including cancellation charges and refund conditions, at the time of ticket booking. The rules also empower the government to intervene in airfares in the event of an…

    — Kashmir Life

  • center · 2 outlets

    NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Civil Aviation will intervene in cases of sharp increases in air fares in “extraordinary situations”, according to a new set of rules issued under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Niyam, 2026. The rules will come into effect on January 1, 2027. They were notified in the Gazette by…

    — The New Indian Express

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Centre has previously imposed fare bands during the pandemic, IndiGo’s operational breakdown, and urged restraint during disasters, festivities; new rules also mandate closer monitoring of fares by DGCA

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The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. Current article

Centre can intervene on airfares in ‘extraordinary’ circumstances, new rules say

Centre has previously imposed fare bands during the pandemic, IndiGo’s operational breakdown, and urged restraint during disasters, festivities; new rules also mandate closer monitoring of fares by DGCA

Kashmir Life Center-Left Kashmir Life

Centre Notifies New Aircraft Rules, Allows Intervention In Airfares During Extraordinary Situations

SRINAGAR: The Centre has notified a new set of aircraft rules requiring airlines to disclose a detailed break-up of airfares, including cancellation charges and refund conditions, at the time of ticket booking. The rules also empower the government to intervene in airfares in the event of an…

The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

Centre to intervene in air fare surges in ‘extraordinary situations’ from January 2027

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Civil Aviation will intervene in cases of sharp increases in air fares in “extraordinary situations”, according to a new set of rules issued under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Niyam, 2026. The rules will come into effect on January 1, 2027. They were notified in the Gazette by…

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