March 26, 2025 7:22 PM

Parliamentary panel recommends ‘Airfare Vigil’ app to address flyers’ grievances

A parliamentary panel has proposed the development of a mobile application, modeled after the Election Commission's cVIGIL app, to enable citizens to report instances of arbitrary airfare pricing and enhance transparency in the aviation sector. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism, and Culture, in its report released on Tuesday, emphasized the need for improved consumer rights awareness and regulatory mechanisms to prevent exploitative airfare practices. The Committee rec...