Regulators to present final fare guidelines to Supreme Court by September

The petition filed by social activist S. Lakshminarayanan alleges that private airlines set ticket prices arbitrarily and impose unjustified extra fees. The petitioner called for the creation of a dedicated regulatory body to draft clear fare guidelines and monitor adherence. The court’s reply indicated that the aviation ministry’s draft will be submitted soon, aiming to curb price manipulation during peak travel periods.