New Delhi: DGCA chief Prabhat Kumar issued the instructions today and asked all airlines to cap the fares on Srinagar-Delhi and Leh-Delhi sectors to Rs 2,800 and Rs 3,000. DGCA has asked the air carriers to collect fares only after the cash strapped people due to the precarious situation prevailing in Srinagar reach Delhi.
The airlines have also been asked to mount additional flights to clear the rush of outbound tourists from Srinagar. The decisions were taken by the aviation regulator in consultation with the airlines in view of the flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir and all airlines have agreed to the decision, official sources said.
In letters to various airlines flying to and from Srinagar, DGCA’s Joint Director General Lalit Gupta, “All airlines must ensure that they not charge the prevalent airfare and instead charge only fixed airfare, which in any case should not exceed Rs 2800 (all inclusive) on Srinagar- Delhi sector till the flash flood situation prevails.”
“Airlines must airlift those passengers from Srinagar also, who do not have any money at this stage. Such passengers may be charged airfare upon arrival at Delhi,” Gupta said.
Similar was the letter sent to those flying to Leh, where the all-inclusive fare was to be Rs 3,000. There are about 350 passengers who were stranded at Leh.
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