India, March 24 -- justify;">Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday expressed concern over rising airfares following the Centre's decision to remove the cap on domestic ticket prices, warning that the move could make air travel unaffordable for the middle class.

The Ministry of Civil Aviation's decision to lift fare restrictions from March 23 has sparked debate over the potential impact on travel costs.

In a post on X, Kejriwal said, "Airfares are increasingly going out of reach for the middle class. The government is removing the cap on airfares, which might trigger a sharp rise in ticket prices."

He added that air travel is no longer a luxury but a necessity for many, particularly for work and family-relate...