The Ministry of Civil Aviation Thursday directed airlines to keep fares at affordable levels and not indulge in predatory pricing, amid a rise in ticket prices.
Civil Aviation Secretary Pradeep Singh Kharola said the movement of airfares is being closely monitored.
During a meeting with representatives of airlines Thursday, the ministry told them that they should not resort to predatory pricing and keep the prices at affordable levels.
Airfares have risen amid a reduced number of flights in the wake of grounding of planes by Jet Airways.
PTI