New rules to regulate volatile airfares to be published in two weeks, Centre tells SC
The Indian government has informed the Supreme Court that new aviation rules to regulate volatile airfares and predatory pricing are finalized. These regulations, framed under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024, are expected to be published within two weeks.
Why it matters
This development addresses long-standing public concerns regarding arbitrary price hikes by private airlines during peak travel seasons and emergencies.
New rules to regulate volatile airfares to be published in two weeks, Centre tells SC left B. VELANKANNI RAJ B. VELANKANNI RAJ https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/j8s80k/article71593018.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/BVR_7202.JPG VELANKANNI RAJ B CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, 30/05/2026: A view of Weekend crowd of Passengers to board a flight at Chennai International Airport on Saturday . Photo : Velankanni Raj B/ THE HINDU The court was hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) petition filed by social activist S. Laxminarayan seeking binding regulatory norms to curb arbitrary airfare pricing and ancillary charges levied by private airlines during festive periods, holidays and emergencies NEW DELHI The Centre on Friday (October 16, 2026) informed the Supreme Court that administrative approval had been granted for new aviation rules framed under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024 (2024 Act) to regulate volatile airfares and predatory pricing, and that they were likely to be published within two weeks.
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