Airfares Going Out Of Reach For Middle Class As Modi Govt Removes Cap On Ticket Prices: Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi: The removal of the cap on domestic airfares by the Ministry of Civil Aviation has raised serious concerns over rising travel costs, with Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal warning that the move could push air travel beyond the reach of the middle class. The decision, which comes into effect from March 23, potentially trigger a sharp rise in airfares.

Taking to X, AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal said, “Airfares are increasingly going out of reach for the middle class. The Modi government is removing the cap on airfares, which might trigger high inflation in ticket prices. The government should instead work to regulate airfares more efficiently. Air travel is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity for the middle class.”