Airfares have risen yet again, and the aviation sector continues to make news. We were first to break this news On February 10, that many airline companies had hiked fares by as much as Rs 2,000 per passenger. The move led to widespread reaction and airline companies were accused of forming a cartel to effect a price increase — it resulted in a retort from Civil Aviation Minister went on Praful Patel who said: I dont think I am happy with this decision Though it (aviation) is a deregulated sector, I will be looking into all these issues. If there is any cartelisation, we will take very strict action,