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Flying Likely To Be Expensive As Govt To Remove Cap On Fares

The Government of India is set to lift the cap on domestic airfare prices after more than two years, from August 31. With this, flying can be expensive, especially domestic flights, likely to impact all flyers. The move is designed to allow airlines more flexibility to raise fares, in an environment where fuel costs - the primary factor determining cost of air travel - are uncomfortably high.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 - 09:01 AM / by Varsha Joshi

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