After the situation in West Asia calmed down, the Indian government has extended its hand to air passengers. The Ministry of Civil Aviation has reduced the charges at airports by 25 percent for domestic flights in order to control the price of air tickets even as ATF prices continue to increase.

The Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has stated that the international environment, along with the West Asian crisis, has caused an increase in fuel prices and has led to additional cost burdens on the airlines. Had the government not taken steps, the airline companies would have shifted these costs onto the customers. The Minister stated that the government's primary objective, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is to make air travel affordable and convenient for the common citizen.

This government decision is expected to save the country's airlines approximately ₹400 crore over the next three months. The Ministry has directed the Airport Economic Regulatory Authority and the Airports Authority of India to implement these directives with immediate effect.

Naidu explained that while global aviation fuel prices have seen an increase of more than 100 percent, the government has limited its impact domestically. To compensate for the losses incurred by airport operators, the government has kept the option open for adjustments during future tariff determinations. The Ministry is continuously reviewing the situation and will take further necessary steps if necessary.