I am writing to bring to your attention that Indigo Airlines is exploiting the flood situation in Dibrugarh by charging an exorbitant rate for flight tickets from Dibrugarh to Kolkatta on July 1, 2024. I am a 75-year-old man suffering from a multiplicity of ailments, mainly cardiac, diabetes, high blood pressure, etc. I regularly require medical attention on short notice.
Due to the flood situation in Dibrugarh, my house is under water, and there is disruption of road communication. Considering my situation, I decided to fly to Kolkatta. I approached Indigo Airlines, and taking advantage of my situation, they charged Rs 32,500 for two tickets.
Sir, I am aware that airlines raise the price of tickets when there is a huge demand, especially during festivals and holidays. In my case, I feel they have taken advantage of the natural calamity and my helplessness. It is deeply hurtful to witness such blatant profiteering during a natural calamity.
I firmly believe that it is the responsibility of the government and the airlines to ensure that fair and reasonable pricing is maintained during a natural calamity. The exploitation of vulnerable citizens during such a time is unacceptable and warrants intervention. I respectfully urge you to take action and address this issue.
Dibrugarh. Through your esteemed daily, we want to request the APSC chairman postpone the APSC CCE Mains examination 2023, scheduled to be held from July 26 to 28, 2024, to a later date when the flood situation imp.