Government asks airlines to ensure no surge in Srinagar airfares; airlines to operate additional flights
The Hindu
Civil Aviation Ministry urges airlines to avoid surge pricing on Srinagar route, offers additional flights and flexible booking policies.
The Civil Aviation Ministry has asked airlines to ensure there is no surge in airfares on the Srinagar route, and airlines will be operating additional flights to the city. Terrorists struck at a prime tourist location in Pahalgam in south Kashmir on Tuesday (April 22, 2025), killing at least 26 people, mostly tourists, and injuring several others.
Air India and IndiGo will operate a total of four additional flights from Srinagar to the national capital and Mumbai on Wednesday (April 23, 2025). Airlines have also waived ticket rescheduling and cancellation charges.
Also read: J&K’s Pahalgam terror attack live updates - April 23, 2025
Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu held an urgent meeting with all airline operators and issued a strong advisory against surge pricing on the Srinagar route.
Airlines have been directed to maintain regular fare levels, ensuring that no passenger is burdened during this sensitive time, an official release said on Wednesday (April 23, 2025).
Mr. Naidu also spoke to Home Minister Amit Shah and is monitoring the situation closely in coordination with relevant authorities.
“As part of immediate relief measures, four special flights from Srinagar — two to Delhi and two to Mumbai — have been arranged, with additional flights kept on standby to cater to further evacuation needs,” the release said.
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