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From ‘Exploitation’ to ‘Ground the Airlines’: How One PIL Pushed India Toward Airfare Regulation

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From 'Exploitation' to 'Ground the Airlines': How One PIL Pushed India Toward Airfare Regulation

Airfare Regulation in India: How a Year-Long Supreme Court Battle Reached Its Deadline Moment By: News Desk | 07 September 2026 A single PIL filed nearly a year ago has slowly forced India’s government to admit something uncomfortable: nobody actually has the legal authority to stop an airline from charging whatever it wants. If you’ve ever watched a domestic airfare double in the 48 hours before a festival, or paid more for a checked bag than you did for the flight itself, you’ve experienced exactly what a quietly escalating Supreme…

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Srinagar Airport Suspends Flights Amid Heavy Snowfall: Delays, Cancellations and Travel Advisory

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Srinagar Airport Suspends Flights Amid Heavy Snowfall: Delays, Cancellations and Travel Advisory

Srinagar Airport Suspends Flight Operations 2026 | Heavy Snowfall Disrupts Air Travel By: Javid Amin | 22 January 2026 Flight operations at Srinagar Airport were temporarily suspended on January 23, 2026, as heavy snowfall and poor visibility conditions across the Kashmir Valley forced authorities to halt both arrivals and departures. The disruption has affected air travellers en route to and from the region, left several flights cancelled, and prompted airlines including IndiGo, Air India, and others to issue urgent travel advisories for passengers. This comprehensive feature explores the overarching circumstances…

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Kashmir’s Air Connectivity Crisis: High Airfares Impact Residents and Tourists

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Kashmir’s Air Connectivity Crisis: High Airfares Impact Residents and Tourists

Kashmir Airfares Hit Record Highs, Wallets Crash: A Deep Dive into the Crisis By: Javid Amin Srinagar, February 23, 2025 – Kashmir’s air connectivity crisis has worsened as airfare prices soar to record highs, surpassing even international travel costs. This trend has drawn criticism from parliamentary committees, business leaders, and affected travelers. As flights become increasingly unaffordable, local economies, tourism, and ordinary citizens bear the brunt of this crisis. Skyrocketing Airfare Prices: The Harsh Reality For travelers heading to Kashmir, flight costs have surged dramatically: Delhi to Srinagar: Rs 12,000…

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