Question : UNIFORM POLICY ON CONCESSIONAL TICKETS .



(a) whether there is any uniform policy of the Government for all domestic airlines for air fare concession to the senior citizens, handicapped, Ex-servicemen, women, children below 12 years and for the students of all the categories;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if not, the steps the Government proposes to take in this regard?

Answer given by the minister

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

(a)and (b):- No Sir, Each domestic airline has its own policy to extend concessions on air fare.

(c):- The tariffs in respect of airlines is not regulated by Government and it is upto the airlines to fix the tariff and related concessions as per their economic viability and market conditions.