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Aviation minister flags unstable ATF prices as hurdle to keeping airfares reasonable
By S Lalitha||3 min read at The New Indian Express
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- Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu highlighted challenges in maintaining reasonable airfares due to unstable Aviation Turbine Fuel prices and called for support from Oil Marketing Companies. He also discussed increasing aircraft capacity through fractional ownership, the need for more helicopters under the Modified Udan Scheme, and urged Pawan Hans to expand into emergency medical services and tourism.
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NEW DELHI: Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said the Aviation Ministry was keen on maintaining reasonable airfare prices, but it was proving to be a due to unstable Aviation Turbine Fuel prices.
Responding to queries from newspersons after taking part in the 42nd Foundation Day celebrations of Pawan Hans Limited, a public sector undertaking under the Civil Aviation Ministry, Naidu said reasonable fare pricing also needed support from the OMCs (Oil Marketing Companies). "The airlines also have to come up with a different plan. So, the Ministry is trying to facilitate the conversation between the stakeholders," he said. Reasonable pricing was particularly needed in light of the festive season extending till January, he added.