This year’s pilgrimage is overshadowed by war in Iran that’s disrupted air traffic across Gulf since February & resulted in record prices for jet fuel.
The panel also asks civil aviation ministry to devise a formula to regulate 'excessive surge' in air fares & says it's crucial to scrutinise audited financial data of airlines regularly.
Civil aviation minister also said that airlines must proactively monitor their fares rather than wait for govt to step in. He attributed surge to seasonal demand, capacity squeeze.
Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism & Culture, headed by a YSRCP MP, said balance must be maintained between commercial interests of pvt airlines & passengers' interests.
Conflict has come as a dampener for those who were ready with packed bags after Covid restrictions eased; most are now looking for alternate modes of travel.
Russian crude flows to India fall to around 2.1 mbpd amid refinery maintenance, lower Russian availability and stronger Chinese demand for discounted barrels.
The six fighters were seen in visuals aired by state television on 28 August, just a day before PM Narendra Modi arrived in Uzbekistan on an official visit.
Given how arrogant and self-loving Imran is, he may not be capable of introspection even in the isolation of Adiala jail. The harsh truth is, he played the same game when it suited him.
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