Source: TOI
Context:
The Union Ministry of Civil Aviation has launched a fixed-fare scheme on a pilot basis for Alliance Air, India’s only state-owned fixed-wing airline. The initiative aims to test a transparent, stable fare structure while reviving the airline’s performance amid declining passenger numbers.
Key Highlights:
- Scheme Name: “Fare Se Fursat”
- Duration: October 13 – December 31, 2025
- Operator: Alliance Air (state-owned airline under the Government of India)
- Objective: To test the operational feasibility and passenger response to fixed ticket pricing on select routes.
About the Scheme
- The fixed-fare model replaces the current dynamic pricing system, where ticket rates fluctuate based on demand, competition, and timing.
- It aims to bring pricing transparency and affordability, especially for passengers from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.
- The initiative will help assess if stable pricing can enhance load factors and financial sustainability for regional routes.
