Chamber of Trade and Industry Demands Airfare Caps Amidst Soaring Festive Ticket Prices

The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has urged Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu to intervene as airfares from Delhi to cities like Patna and Darbhanga have doubled. CTI Chairman Brijesh Goyal stated that the surge, driven by the ongoing Chhath festival and the upcoming wedding season, is severely impacting the middle class and traders. According to CTI, current fares have reached 18,000 rupees for Patna and 20,000 rupees for Darbhanga. The organization has formally requested the government to implement an <b>upper cap on airfares</b> for every route to prevent airlines from charging arbitrary prices, ensuring that travel remains affordable for the general public during peak demand periods.