DGCA to Tackle Soaring Airfare Amid Safety Concerns After Ahmedabad Crash

India's aviation regulatory body, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), is taking steps to address the recent surge in air ticket prices. This move follows notable price hikes during the Maha Kumbh and after the Pahalgam terror attack. The issue was a key point of discussion at a parliamentary panel meeting focused on aviation safety, particularly in light of the recent Ahmedabad plane crash.

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson has committed to retrofitting the airline's fleet within two years to improve passenger comfort and enhance flight safety. The June 12 crash of an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which tragically claimed the lives of nearly all passengers, has intensified scrutiny on air safety protocols.

Members of the parliamentary committee, led by Congress MP K C Venugopal, have requested an audit of the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security to prevent further operational safety incidents. The DGCA is expected to develop new guidelines to moderate the steep increases in airfare, emphasizing passenger welfare as a priority in the evolving discussions.

(With inputs from agencies.)