Air travel becomes expensive as government announces 30 per cent fare hike
Air travel becomes expensive as government announces 30 per cent fare hike
ANI / Updated: Feb 12, 2021, 10:26 IST
The government on Thursday announced an increase in fares for
air travel by up to Rs 5,600, and as per aviation experts, the reason behind the hike is the increase in fuel prices.
As per an order from the
Ministry of Civil Aviation (
MoCA), it is a routine change. The upper price band on 180-210 minute flights which is now capped at Rs 18,600, will be increased by about 30 per cent to Rs 24,200, an increase of Rs 5,600. On the shortest route for the minimum price band, the price will be increased by 10 per cent, an increase of Rs 200, MoCA said.