India Airfare Rules Finalised: Supreme Court Sets November 16 Deadline

The Centre has told the Supreme Court that rules to regulate airfares have been finalised and received administrative approval. The government says the rules will be published within two weeks, with the court directing it to place the published rules before it at the next hearing on November 16. The development comes amid concerns over sharp airfare spikes and unexpected fluctuations that affect air travellers. The plea before the court seeks measures to curb sudden fare increases and also calls for an independent aviation regulator. Aneesha Mathur brings you the latest details on the proposed rules and what they could mean for flyers.