SC to examine plea against unpredictable airfares, airline charges
- The Supreme Court will hear a plea on Monday seeking tighter rules on unpredictable airfares and airline charges.
- The plea seeks an independent regulator to ensure transparency and protect air passengers from steep fares.
- It alleges airlines cut free check-in baggage from 25 kg to 15 kg, turning it into an added revenue stream.
- The Centre has fast-tracked rules under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024, after SC flagged fare spikes.
Source: livemint.com
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