Airfares
Government removes caps on domestic airfares from March 23
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The Ministry of Civil Aviation has withdrawn temporary caps on domestic airfares effective March 23, 2026. The measure ends restrictions imposed after IndiGo's crisis in December 2025. Airlines have been directed to ensure transparent and reasonable pricing.
Airfares from Hong Kong to Europe, the Americas, and even some Asian cities have surged due to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Economy-class return fares to Paris start at HK$17,670, while the cheapest to Tokyo nears HK$5,000. Industry insiders attribute the rises to airspace chaos, flight groundings, and surging fuel prices.
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Colombia's national government has launched the Christmas Exodus Plan to ensure mobility during the year-end holidays, focusing on airfare monitoring and enhanced road inspections. It projects over 4 million vehicles and 3.28 million air passengers from December 19, 2025, to January 5, 2026.