…suggests Govt put a voucher system to support vulnerable groups

Days after President Dr Irfaan Ali expressed disappointment with the domestic aviation sector for failing to meaningfully reduce airfares, operators on Tuesday issued a statement defending the current prices, noting that the costs are driven by a range of factors, including fuel, aircraft maintenance, insurance, and the expense of employing skilled personnel.

Last week Wednesday, President Ali said, “We are very disappointed in the aviation sector because we have not been able to get the corresponding returns on the investments that we are making.”