The antimonopoly service commented on the rise in airline ticket prices

The state has no right to interfere in the pricing of airline tickets to Russia, stated the head of the natural monopolies regulation department of the Antimonopoly Service of Tajikistan, Habib Abdullozoda.

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According to Sputnik Tajikistan, the head of the natural monopolies regulation department of the Antimonopoly Service of Tajikistan, Habib Abdullozoda, stated that the cost of flights between the republic and Russian cities is determined by carriers in accordance with previously concluded agreements between the governments of both states.

“The pricing of airline tickets is free in all countries of the world and is not regulated by the state, as is the case in Tajikistan,” he emphasized.

Abdullozoda also reported that in January 2022, the price of jet fuel in Tajikistan decreased by 4%, from $1456 to $1400. The price of aviation kerosene was nearly $1200.

Recently, the Civil Aviation Agency was asked to reduce flight prices and explain their unjustified increase.

Previously, the Civil Aviation Agency of Tajikistan demanded that airlines lower ticket prices. According to the agency’s requirement, the price of tickets from the republic to the Russian Federation should not exceed $500 for a round trip.

At the same time, passengers report that prices for airline tickets in the direction of Russia are much higher than before, with airlines selling tickets for 7000 somoni or even more.