Don't travel by air, says Supreme Court; refuses urgent listing of plea alleging 700% hike in airfares
The Supreme Court declined to hear an urgent petition alleging a 700 % surge in airline ticket prices, urging the public to avoid air travel until the issue is resolved. The government responded that it is accelerating the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, a new aviation law aimed at stabilising fares and strengthening passenger safeguards. The court noted airlines cite higher fuel costs.