India's airfare pricing rules finalized, to be published within two weeks
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The Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the Supreme Court that rules to regulate airline fares have been finalized and received administrative approval, and the Court directed that the published rules be placed before it at the next hearing, with a further hearing scheduled for November 16.
A public interest litigation filed by activist S. Laxminarayanan challenges opaque, algorithm‑driven pricing and a reduction in complimentary check‑in baggage allowance from 25 kg to 15 kg, noting that ticket prices can jump from Rs 8,000 to Rs 18,000 in economy class during emergencies, festivals and peak periods.