Muscat: With several airlines reporting a steep jump in airfares including domestic routes over the last few weeks, Oman’s Public Authority for Civil Aviation (PACA) said it does interfere in deciding the tariffs.
The statement from PACA comes after an Omani citizen complained on social media that the prices of his return flight from Salalah to Muscat has been inflated.
“There is no interference from PACA in determining or approving ticket prices, especially with the presence of more than one airline operating in the Sultanate,” the statement said.
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With the ongoing Khareef season in Salalah, the demand for flight ticket is high. However, nearly 70 per cent of visitors to Salalah prefer to travel by road. As of August 19, 706,283 tourists have travelled to Salalah. The one-way fare on Mwasalat buses to Salalah was RO6 and RO10 (return) during the Khareef season.
The grounding of Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft is also having a direct impact on air passengers’ pocket as several airlines reported a steep jump in airfares following cancellations of multiple flights on international routes.
PACA added that these fares are determined by the open market mechanisms based on the demand and supply and competition among the airlines.
