Kerala floods: Aviation Minister Prabhu asks airlines to charge reasonably

Advice follows Kerala Chief Minister's charge that airlines are fleecing Gulf-bound passengers from the flood-hit state

Union Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu has advised scheduled domestic airlines to ensure that airfares for flights to and from Kerala airports and nearby destinations in other states are kept at optimal level. The development comes after Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan alleged that carriers are charging excess amount from Kerala-based passengers headed to the Gulf. Cochin Airport has been shut due to the ongoing heavy rains and locals are travelling to neighbouring airports in other states to take flights to Gulf countries.

In his social media account, Prabhu said, “Scheduled domestic airlines also been advised to ensure that airfares