Question : Fake Booking of Air Tickets

(a) whether it has come to the notice of the Government that some airlines and online travel portals are engaged in fake bookings so that they can sell seats at a higher price and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has taken any action in this regard;

(c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and

(d) whether Air India has reduced the commission of travel agents and if so, the details thereof?

The Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION
(Shri Jayant Sinha)

(a) to (c): No such complaints substantiating that some airlines and online travel portals are engaged in fake bookings, so that they can sell seats at a higher price, has come to the notice of this Ministry.;

(d): No, Madam.