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Supreme Court declines urgent plea on 700% festival airfare surge

A judge told petitioners "don't travel by air" after refusing to fast-track a case against steep Diwali-season fare hikes.

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What to know

  • The Supreme Court declined to urgently hear a plea alleging domestic airfares surged up to 700% during the festival season.
  • A judge's blunt remark — telling petitioners not to travel by air — became the headline moment of the hearing.
  • The Centre says aviation rules under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam are being fast-tracked, but reporting indicates these stop short of an explicit fare cap.
  • The case was not granted urgent status, leaving the timeline for any regular hearing unclear.

Supreme Court of India Court hearing the pleaCentre (Government of India) Respondent in the casePetitioner/advocate Filer of the plea

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  1. 3

    Indian Express details the court exchange and context

    A detailed report lays out the arguments made before the bench and the government's position on regulating fare volatility during the festival travel period.

    1. 1 outlet Supreme Court’s ‘don’t travel by air’ reply to ‘700% increase in airfares’ plea

      first by Indian Express, 6d ago

  2. 2

    Reports note new rules stop short of a fare cap

    Coverage of the exchange highlighted that while the Centre points to fast-tracked rules, the measures do not include an explicit cap on airfares even as Diwali-season fares remain elevated.

    1. 1 outlet 'Don't Travel by Air': Supreme Court's Curt Reply Lands as Diwali Fares Soar and New Rules Stop Short of a Cap

      first by Foej Media, 6d ago

  3. background

    Centre says new aviation rules being fast-tracked — In response to the plea, the Central government told the court that aviation regulations under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam are being expedited to curb fare volatility and ensure passenger protection.

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    SC refuses urgent hearing, judge says 'don't travel by air'

    The Supreme Court declined to urgently list a plea alleging a 700% increase in domestic airfares, with the bench remarking that petitioners could simply avoid flying before moving to the next case.

    “Don't travel by air. Next case…”
    — Supreme Court judge
    1. 4 outlets ‘Don’t travel by air. Next case’: Supreme Court’s response to 700% airfare hike petition raises questions over festive travel costs in India

      first by The Times of India, 6d ago · also Telegraph India, The Economic Times, The Hindu

      3 more headlines

    2. 4 outlets first by Moneycontrol.com, 6d ago · also Udayavani, Live Law, Times of India · read ↗

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