New Delhi, April 19 -- A day after Jet Airways temporarily suspended operations, the government has strictly advised domestic airlines not to indulge in predatory pricing and keep air fares affordable, a senior official said here on Thursday.
After meeting with airlines representatives, Civil Aviation Secretary Pradeep Singh Kharola said: "We have given a strict advice to the airlines that they should not resort to predatory pricing and as far as possible the prices have to be kept at affordable levels."
The official said that Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is closely monitoring the air fare situation.
Last Tuesday the government had advised domestic airlines to keep air fares in check after high prices were found on around...