PTI
NEW DELHI
The scheme, also known as UDAN seeks to connect unserved/underserved airports and provides for capping of fares at Rs 2,500 per hour. Currently, airlines are required to offer 50 per cent of total seats on an aircraft at discounted fares. The number of discounted seats should be at least nine and not exceed 40.
In return, the government provides subsidy to the airline for the number of seats offered under the scheme. “We are exploring ways to introduce flexibility and will be releasing simplified modalities shortly,” said the official.
The move follows feedback from airline operators who expressed willingness to induct aircraft with four to six or more seats and requested that subsidy be provided for these flights as well.
