Airlines Balking at Fare Data Share: DGCA Investigates as Airfares Spark Complaints
New Delhi [India], March 24 (ANI): Following
airline
s refused to share airfare
data
with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (
DGCA
On Monday, the aviation authority stated that they are reviewing the issue.
In discussions with ANI, a high-ranking official
DGCA
The officials mentioned they are in contact.
airline
officials regarding the issue.
We aim to examine the trend of airfare pricing after receiving numerous public complaints regarding elevated costs during busy periods. Notably, these issues came up prominently during the recent Mahakumbh festival. As the digital service provider for this event, Tata Consultancy Services has…
DGCA
“has been assigned to analyze the situation,” the official stated.
In December, the
DGCA
asked
airline
s to submit
data
For each passenger, details like the fare imposed at the time of booking, including the base fare and the total number of passengers on the flight, are considered. During the initial week of January, the inaugural meeting took place.
DGCA
and the FIA event was postponed
data
sharing.
On March 3,
DGCA
held another meeting with
airline
Sure, asking them to share the cost.
data
In reply, the Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA), representing its members,
airline
The airlines (Air India, IndiGO, and SpiceJet) voiced reservations regarding the proposal.
We should emphasize that the sharing of unprocessed or detailed data is crucial.
data
presents significant risks to
airline
Confidentiality, operational feasibility, and market competitiveness. Considering the intensely competitive landscape of the aerospace sector, any prospective
data
A breach or improper handling might lead to significant business consequences. Revealing confidential information could cause substantial issues.
data
Involving numerous external entities, such as consultants and third parties, increases the likelihood of data breaches, strategic manipulation, and financial losses.
airline
“, stated the FIA in a communication to
DGCA
.
“Our member
airline
shall function adhering strictly to Section 135 of The Aircraft Rules, 1937, within the framework of the current airfare regulations permitted
airline
To operate sustainably while keeping accessibility and high service quality for passengers intact is essential. It’s important to acknowledge that
airline
They called for flexible pricing to adjust for seasonal demand changes, fluctuating fuel prices, and varying market conditions in order to remain economically viable, as stated in the letter.
The Civil Aviation Ministry has stepped in to tackle the issue of high flight fares, especially for trips to Prayagraj during the 2025 Mahakumbh Mela. (ANI)
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