China Cracks down on Illegal Discounting of Air Tickets

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 ◆ China Cracks down on Illegal Discounting of Air Tickets

Five Chinese administrative departments have announced in Beijing a crackdown on illegal discounting of air tickets.

The General Administration of Civil Aviation of China, the State Development Planning Commission and three other government departments have asked local authorities to watch for illegal discounting of air tickets.

The move aims to bring under control the messy ticket pricing situation, regulate ticket agencies and maintain domestic pricing laws and regulations.

For a long time, some ticket agencies have illegally discounted air tickets for profit, infringing upon the legitimate rights and benefits of air companies and passengers, and upsetting the aviation market.

Air tickets were often sold illegally at a much lower price than that printed on the ticket.