New Delhi, April 9 -- The ongoing West Asia war has pushed global crude and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices higher, raising concerns about a spike in domestic airfares for passengers.

To cushion airlines from the sudden shock and prevent a sharp rise in ticket prices, the government has rolled out a series of measures, ranging from capping fuel price pass-through on domestic routes to cutting airport charges.

Here are some steps taken by the government to shield domestic carriers from the price fluctuations in the global oil market and disruptions in the broader aviation industry due to geopolitical tensions:

The government on Wednesday, 9 April, announced a 25% cut in landing and parking charges for domestic carriers, aiming to sup...