Union Minister of Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi has ordered an investigation into the cancellation charges imposed by online air ticket booking platforms, citing concerns over transparency and consumer trust. He directed the Department of Consumer Affairs and the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) to examine whether these platforms are charging excessive fees beyond what airlines disclose at the time of booking. If unfair practices are identified, the CCPA may take action under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, including class action measures to safeguard consumer interests. This announcement follows a complaint from Tajinder Bagga, a national secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), who faced a cancellation fee of ₹4,764 on Agoda, while the airline's own website quoted a fee of just ₹299. Additionally, the Delhi government has reduced the Value Added Tax (VAT) on Aviation Turbine Fuel from 25% to 7% for six months, a move aimed at alleviating financial pressure on the aviation sector amid rising fuel prices due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. This VAT reduction is projected to cause a revenue loss of approximately ₹985 crore for the Delhi government.