Supreme Court to hear plea against sky-high airfares today
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Why in news
Justice Vikram Nath is set to hear a plea for an independent mechanism to regulate predatory pricing in the aviation sector to protect passengers.
Background
The petition cites the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam of 2024 and a Rajya Sabha report as basis for an independent body. It highlights that high fares currently affect approximately 10 lakh daily air travelers.
Facts for Prelims
- Act / BillBharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam: The primary legislative framework for aviation in India as of 2024.
- FactDaily air passenger volume affected by pricing issues: approximately 10 lakh.
- BodyIndependent mechanism: Proposed body to enforce reasonable tariffs and address passenger grievances.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the necessity of an independent regulatory body to curb predatory pricing in the aviation sector while ensuring the commercial viability of airlines.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Market imbalance: Dominance of oligopolistic players leading to reduced competition and inflated ticket prices.
- Price transparency: Lack of a standardized grievance redressal mechanism for dynamic pricing models.
Keywords: Predatory pricing · Oligopolistic market · Consumer protection · Regulatory oversight · Aviation economics
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