Agartala: Tripura govt has expressed dissatisfaction with aviation companies for not passing on the benefits of the substantial tax cut on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) to travellers over the past three years.
In a letter to Union civil aviation minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, Tripura transport minister Sushanta Chowdhury requested the implementation of a mechanism to cap airfare on the Agartala-Kolkata and Agartala-Guwahati routes, considering the limited communication options and lack of alternatives for the state.
Tripura demands upper cap on airfare in Agartala sector, government unhappy with airlines Tripura’s government is displeased as airlines haven’t reduced fares despite a major tax cut on aviation turbine fuel. The state has asked the Union Civil Aviation Minister to cap airfares on the Agartala-Kolkata and Agartala-Guwahati routes, particularly with Durga Puja approaching. This move aims to alleviate financial burdens on travelers.