Supreme Court demands airfare rationalisation after huge same route price swings spark passenger outrage

Same day, same route: one economy ticket costs 8000

The Supreme Court on Friday urged the Centre to rationalise airfares and provide relief to flyers, pointing to massive price discrepancies for flights on the same route on the same day. In one example cited to the Solicitor General, an airline charged Rs 8,000 for economy while another charged Rs 18,000. The court said rules exist but powers weren’t exercised, as DGCA directions were not issued. It posted the matter to July 13.