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UDAN: Govt awards 128 regional air routes, 1-hour flights now at Rs 2,500

Airports that would be connected under Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik include Bhatinda, Puducherry, Shimla

UDAN bids for 43 airports, most airlines yet to agree on surcharge

Levy for up to 1,000 km of a scheduled flight will be Rs 7,500, Rs 8,000 for a 1,000-1,500-km flight

Govt gets 45 proposals under UDAN; first flight likely in March

UDAN provides for various incentives to airlines with fares for one-hour flights capped at Rs 2,500

Under UDAN scheme, fares to be capped at Rs 2,500 for 1-hour flights

Govt said it has received 20 registrations so far under UDAN bidding

Government sets levy for RCS despite opposition from private air carriers

The move would push airfares slightly higher as airlines are expected to pass on the burden to fliers

UDAN ready for take-off: Fares for 1-hour flights capped at Rs 2,500

Concerns remain on possible legal challenges to cross-subsidising from airlines

Govt unveils UDAN, fares capped at Rs 2,500 for 1-hour flights

For 50% of the seats of flights under UDAN, the fare cap will be Rs 2,500, and rest will be market-based pricing