The asterisk on airline fare advertisements that could translate into many thousands payable over and above the low-sounding basic fares is set to go. Director General of civil aviation has given all airlines, may it be a domestic or an international player, 30 days to correct their pricing reflecting in their websites, systems and travel agent database so that passengers get a single all-inclusive figure of the total amount payable.

The new directive will also ensure a watch on the service providers so that the fare levels are fairly charged and that no avoid cartels in the industry. Once the time period for correction expires, the service providers will be asked for a compliance report.

This step has been taken by the government so that the air travellers are not misguided with regards to pricing. The pricing will not include base price and all the applicable taxes levied by the government.

The new directive is a boon for all the travellers across the country. For more such articles and discussions on travel visit ZaaBiz.