US EditionKerala CM Urges PM Modi to Curb Airfare Hikes Amid West Asia Conflict
Kerala CM highlights severe flight shortages and fare hikes affecting thousands of expatriates and transit passengers amid the West Asia conflict, urging centralized support systems.
- In a letter dated March 5, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to urgently engage flight operators and airlines to resume and increase flights to priority destinations, including Tier-2 cities, to help stranded expatriates return safely.
- Amid West Asia conflict, the Iran war involving the US and Israel has caused airspace closures and cancellations, reducing flights from GCC hubs like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, and Kuwait, leaving travelers stranded.
- Kerala raised concern that airlines were charging excessively inflated ticket fares, making returns unaffordable for many pravasis and stranded Indian nationals, calling for fare regulation.
- The CM also urged creation of a dedicated helpline for transit passengers and a centralised registration system via Indian Missions, while requesting state governments be informed for returnee support.
- Many affected are on tourist and visit visas who need coordinated return plans, and the CM warned urgent attention is needed for pravasis and vulnerable groups abroad.
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