Soaring airfares |
Just when Kashmir’s tourism industry was beginning to sense a long-awaited winter rebound, domestic airfares have once again skyrocketed. The Union government’s temporary cap on airfares, issued to contain the fallout of IndiGo’s ongoing operational crisis, was meant to offer relief. Instead, travellers continue to report ticket prices that are far beyond the notified ceilings, raising serious questions about compliance and enforcement.
For days now, passengers booking flights to and from Srinagar have been confronted with fares that are unaffordable. A........