Supreme Court Judge Warns Travelers Amid 700% Airfare Hike Claim

A Supreme Court judge issued a stark warning to passengers following a claim that an airline had increased fares by 700%. The judge, speaking during a hearing, urged travelers to avoid air travel, saying, "Don't travel by air. Next case." The claim, lodged by a passenger, alleges an exorbitant price hike that has drawn scrutiny from the judiciary. The judge’s remarks were reported by the Times of India and signal a serious examination of the airline’s pricing practices. The case is expected to set a precedent for how airfare disputes are handled in India.