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Don’t resort to predatory pricing of tickets: Govt tells airlines

The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Thursday directed airlines to keep fares at affordable levels and not indulge in predatory pricing, amid rise in ticket prices.

Civil Aviation Secretary Pradeep Singh Kharola said the movement of airfares is being closely monitored.

During a meeting with representatives of airlines on Thursday, the ministry told them that they should not resort to predatory pricing and keep the prices at affordable levels.

Airfares have risen amid reduced number of flights in the wake of grounding of planes by Jet Airways.

First Published:
Apr 18, 2019 21:01 IST

Source: HindustanTimes