Unbelievable! Air tickets at Rs 2,500?

Zee Media Bureau

New Delhi: Have you ever fantasized about flying at the same price as that of the train? This could soon be a reality, if media reports are to be believed.

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As per an NDTV report, the aviation ministry is looking into the matter to see if air fares can be capped at Rs 2,500, benefiting thousands of Indians who have to shell out a lot on fares during peak festival season.

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However, the report says that the government's plan will come with a rider. These cheap flights will operate only in small towns and cities, said the report.

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Last month, civil aviation ministry officials held a meeting with airline executives to ask them to devise a mechanism to stop fares jumping on certain routes during busy holiday periods when demand surges.

Millions of Indians are flying for the first time each year as the country becomes wealthier, but the price of the average air ticket still remains out of reach for the vast majority.