Question : ECONOMIC PACKAGE



(a) whether the Government has any specific plans and proposals for providing well co-ordinated and economic air travel facilities to Indian public; and

(b) if so, the details of any such package the Government proposes in the coming months?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI PRAFUL PATEL)

(a) and (b):- Domestic air fares are not regulated by the Government after the repeal of Air Corporation Act 1953. Domestic Airlines are free to charge air fares in their commercial judgement.