Why you’re paying for flights you never took

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[upbeat music] Hello, folks. You're tuned to Infra Shorts Daily. In today's episode, we talk about the government's Rs10,000 crore ATF Price Stabilization Fund aimed at protecting aviation and passengers, but one that may still end up costing you indirectly. Before we begin, here's a quick word from Team Ditto. Life can be unpredictable, and if the main earner is not around, the bills won't stop. That's why term insurance is so important. It gives your family a fixed payout so they can cover school fees, EMIs, and daily expenses without stress. If you buy it early, you can get a one crore cover for as little as Rs1,000 a month, and the premium stays the same for your entire policy term. That's real peace of mind at a very small cost. And if you're not sure which plan is right for you, book a free call with Ditto. No spam, just honest guidance. And we're trusted by over eight lakh people for their health and term insurance needs. Now, back to the story. Fuel prices, as you know, are wreaking havoc globally as the West Asia crisis has pushed crude oil prices higher. And India, which heavily depends on crude imports for its fuel and energy needs, isn't immune. That's why the government has had little choice but to let fuel and LPG refill prices rise for people like you and me. But there's one place where this pain is hitting even harder. We're talking about aviation. For context, over the past few weeks, India's two dominant airlines, Indigo and Air India, which together control over 90%