INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Union Minister K Rammohan Naidu | (Photo: PTI)2 min read Last Updated : Sep 09 2024 | 11:09 PM IST
The civil aviation ministry is looking
at the issues being faced by SpiceJet and address them as the efforts are aimed at having a balance that will allow operations of more
airlines amid the high demand in the Indian market, Union minister K Rammohan Naidu said on Monday.
The airline is grappling with multiple
issues, including financial and legal woes
On August 29, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) decided to place crisis-hit SpiceJet under enhanced surveillance that will
with the demand we have, we need more airlines to operate
So we are trying to have a balance and address the problems and (ensure the) airline runs properly," the minister said.
He was responding
to a question about concerns regarding the budget carrier.
To a query about air ticket prices, the minister said airfares are
market-driven and it is being monitored by the ministry
In case there is a steep rise in airfares, then the ministry will make suggestions to the airlines.
He was speaking to reporters on the
sidelines of a conference organised by industry Ficci in the national capital.First Published: Sep 09 2024 | 10:39 PMIST
