SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Institution: Ministry of Civil Aviation
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has inaugurated a novel fare scheme called ‘Fare Se Fursat’, implemented by Alliance Air, the government-owned regional carrier. The scheme proposes a single, fixed airfare for select routes, which will remain unchanged regardless of when a ticket is booked—even if it’s purchased on the day of departure.
This pilot scheme will run from 13 October to 31 December 2025 on certain regional routes to test its operational viability and passenger response. The move is positioned as aligned with the UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) vision: making air travel more affordable, predictable, and accessible to a wider segment of citizens.
At the launch, the Minister emphasized that the scheme is designed to eliminate last-minute fare volatility—a pain point often faced by middle and lower middle class travellers. He also noted that this aligns with the government’s broader push for democratising aviation, especially for Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, via more stable pricing and enhanced regional connectivity.
The initiative experiments with fare transparency and predictability, challenging the standard dynamic pricing model in aviation. If successful, it may influence future regulatory or pricing reforms in the commercial aviation sector, especially for regional connectivity.
Relevant Question for Policy Stakeholders: Will fixed-fare models remain financially sustainable under fluctuating demand, and can they be scaled beyond pilot routes without jeopardising airline viability?
Full release: PIB Release 2178635