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DGCA Directs Airlines To Add 1,700+ Festive Flights To Curb Fare Spikes

Carriers have committed the extra services under the watchdog’s price‑monitoring mandate.

The ministry noted that the DGCA is closely monitoring airfare fluctuations, especially during the festive period when travel demand surges. (File Photo)
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File Photo: IANS
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Overview

  • The aviation regulator reviewed airfare trends for the festival period and asked airlines to expand capacity to meet demand.
  • IndiGo plans about 730 additional flights across 42 sectors, Air India and Air India Express around 486 across 20 sectors, and SpiceJet 546 across 38 sectors.
  • Collectively, the carriers told the regulator they will operate more than 1,700 extra services to help keep ticket prices in check.
  • The DGCA says it will maintain rigorous oversight of fares and flight capacities to protect passengers during the travel surge.
  • With aviation turbine fuel up roughly ₹12,000 per kiloliter over four months and a pilots’ union urging 787 electrical checks after an Air India incident, cost and safety pressures remain in focus.