Page 26 - Civil Aviation

Needless subsidy

Use funds with Airports Authority of India for regional air links

Regional connectivity set to take off

Fare for 1-hr journey of up to 500 km capped at Rs 2,500; Flyers on many existing routes may have to pay more

Centre gives big push to remote connectivity

Cap on fares for 200-800 km flights, with Central and state subsidy provision for airlines

Govt mulls converting unused airports into SEZs

Where aircraft leasing companies can park their planes and showcase them to potential customers

Aviation ministry steps in to regulate fare refunds

Civil Aviation Minister P. Ashok Gajapathi Raju said airlines must ensure refunds on cancelled tickets within 15 days

Govt tries more flights strategy to beat high airfares

Proposal to be tried on northeastern routes first, follows concerns over spike in airfares during disasters, festivals and other high-demand periods