New Delhi: Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu recently said that the government does not plan to set a limit on airfares. He believes that prices should be fair for travellers but also allow airlines to make money. Naidu spoke about this in the Rajya Sabha while discussing the Protection of Interests in Aircraft Objects Bill, 2025, which was approved.
Naidu mentioned that airfare is complicated and made up of many factors, including fuel costs and leasing charges. He stressed the importance of monitoring prices to prevent unfair practices, like price gouging. “If airlines are forced to operate at a loss, they might go bankrupt. We need to keep airfares reasonable so air travel can grow and create job opportunities for young people,” Naidu explained.
He also talked about the construction of a new airport in Warangal, Telangana, confirming that work will begin soon. Addressing requests for more services at Kannur Airport in Kerala, he promised to review these but highlighted that the government aims for Indian airports to serve as travel hubs.
“We want our airports to compete globally. We see countries like Qatar and Singapore trying to attract our travelers, and we need to keep passengers flying within India,” he said. Naidu also mentioned the need for second airports in major cities like Bengaluru, Delhi, and Mumbai, as they are getting crowded.
About the UDAN scheme, he shared the goal of connecting 120 new destinations and enabling 4 crore people to travel between 2026 and 2036. He also mentioned plans to open affordable cafes at airports across India to help with the high prices of food and drinks at these locations.
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