Supreme Court Refuses Urgent Hearing On Petition Claiming Massive Airfare Hike

The <b>Supreme Court</b> has declined an urgent hearing on a public interest litigation challenging a staggering <b>700 percent surge</b> in flight ticket prices during festive seasons and emergencies, leaving passengers waiting for relief. While air travelers frequently bear the brunt of exorbitant last-minute pricing by airlines during peak travel demand, the apex court decided that an urgent intervention was not warranted at this stage of the judicial proceedings. For common flyers, this decision means that sky-high ticket rates will continue unchecked during upcoming holiday rushes, putting immense pressure on middle-class household budgets.