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Airlines should not raise prices beyond a certain limit, even during rush: CPI’s K Narayana to Civil Aviation Minister on exorbitant flight tickets
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Airlines should not raise prices beyond a certain limit, even during rush: CPI’s K Narayana to Civil Aviation Minister on exorbitant flight tickets

Communist Party of India (CPI) National Secretary K Narayana He wrote to Union on Tuesday Minister of Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu urges her to rein in her ‘exorbitant’ attitude flight tickets.

In his letter, he said airlines should not be allowed to raise prices above a certain limit, even when demand is high.

“You have aptly stated that development means connectivity. Having overseen a constituency with a significant number of Indigenous people, you are well aware of the role connectivity plays in development. Amaravati in various cities of the country and abroad,” Narayana said in his letter.

“We are concerned about the fluctuation in flight prices. In the last year alone, flight tickets have been increased by 40 percent. Airlines should not make exorbitant and arbitrary price increases.”

In the letter he claimed: private airlines we were looking for super snow. He added that the situation of airline passengers has worsened due to shortage. public sector airlines in the country.

He said although private airlines use government-built airports and runways, it is never generous to offer passengers even free coffee, tea and some snacks. The cartel of airline bosses determines the plane tickets and constantly increases the fares. “Therefore, passengers have no choice but to travel or cancel the trip,” he said.

“You need to have a say and bargaining power because government funds have been spent on airports and runways. I also ask you to set up a statutory body. regulatory authority to make reasonable decisions flight fees. “This needs to consist of representatives from all parties,” he added.