Congress MP K C Venugopal pointed out the plight of Malayalis in Gulf countries who spend their hard earned money on airfares. “During festival season, there is an unprecedented hike in airfares, which forces many working in the Gulf countries to cancel long pending visit to home state. It is a serious issue,” he said.“DGCA has the power to monitor the fares. They may have limited power. They are not even using that power to pull up the airlines which violate rules,” Venugopal said, highlighting the need for immediate attention.Abdul Rashid, an independent MP, emphasised the urgent need to regulate airfares, criticising airlines for allegedly profiting during times of crisis. “In case of tragedies, airlines should not exploit passengers,” the legislator said.
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