New Delhi: The Directorate-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Thursday released the lower and upper limit and listed the seven broad bands under which the pricing for domestic flights have been categorised. Domestic flights are set to resume on Monday, May 25, and the bookings have already begun. Also Read – People Travelling to Assam on Domestic Flights From Monday Will be Quarantined, Says State Govt
The seven bands were announced by the Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri in a press conference this evening where he explained that while pricing will be inflated slightly, the ministry has capped its lower and upper limit, so that they don’t skyrocket. Also Read – One-third Flights Will be Permitted From Metro to Non-metro Cities, Says Aviation Minister Puri
As per the DGCA listing, the airfares will range between Rs 2,000 and Rs 18,600 based on these seven categories: Also Read – Domestic Flight Latest News | Deplane Passengers in Batches: Airport Authority of India Releases New Guidelines For Domestic Flights From May 25
1) Flight time less than 40 minutes
Minimum fare: Rs 2,000
Maximum fare: Rs 6,000
2) 40 – 60 minutes
Minimum fare: Rs 2,500
Maximum fare: Rs 7,500
3) 60 – 90 minutes
Minimum fare: Rs 3,000
Maximum fare: Rs 9,000
4) 90 – 120 minutes
Minimum fare: Rs 3,500
Maximum fare: Rs 10,000
5) 120 – 150 minutes
Minimum fare: Rs 4,500
Maximum fare: Rs 13,000
6) 150 – 180 minutes
Minimum fare: Rs 5,500
Maximum fare: Rs 15,700
7) 180 – 210 minutes
Minimum fare: Rs 6,500
Maximum fare: Rs 18,600