Supreme Court reviews rules to curb volatile airline fares
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New Delhi. The Supreme Court on July 13 heard a petition by social activist S Laxminarayanan seeking regulatory guidelines and an independent regulator to curb unpredictable airfare fluctuations and ancillary charges by private airlines, with a bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta overseeing the matter and counsel presenting competing procedural arguments.
The Union government and DGCA told the court that rules framed under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024 have been finalised and are being translated before being tabled in Parliament during the monsoon session starting July 21; the petitioner urged publication for public consultation under the Act before Parliamentary submission.
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Timeline
- 1. 1937: Aircraft Act provides earlier legal framework referenced by petitioner.
- 2. January 2025: Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024 came into effect.
- 3. 15th May 2026: Supreme Court flagged need for rationalisation of airfares.
- 4. 13th July 2026: Supreme Court heard plea; government said draft rules are finalised.
- 5. 21st July 2026: Monsoon session set to begin; government to table rules in Parliament.
Why it matters
If you're a frequent flyer, this could mean more predictable airfares. No more sudden price jumps or hidden fees. Keep an eye on the news after July 21. That's when the new rules might be published.
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