Overview

• Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu held a five-hour monthly review with major carriers and senior regulators to assess operations, safety and passenger facilitation.
• The DGCA’s Tariff Monitoring Unit was told to tightly track declared fare ranges and ensure airlines comply during the holiday travel period.
• The AirSewa grievance portal was upgraded to accept complaints on high fares, and passengers were encouraged to report concerns there.
• Airlines said they have added capacity on busy routes and pledged to prioritize passenger convenience for the upcoming demand surge.
• The review followed two recent Air India 787 incidents; reports indicate developing steps such as extra simulator training for ultra long‑haul pilots and a request for counts of grounded aircraft, with action reports sought before the next review.