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DGCA Orders Capacity Boost for Diwali Travel With Over 1,700 Extra Flights Announced

The regulator says active fare surveillance will continue to keep holiday tickets affordable.

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

  • IndiGo plans roughly 730 additional flights across 42 sectors, Air India and Air India Express about 486 across 20 sectors, and SpiceJet around 546 across 38 sectors.
  • Acting under its MoCA mandate, the DGCA reviewed fare trends and asked carriers to deploy extra services to prevent sharp price spikes during the festive rush.
  • The DGCA said it will maintain rigorous oversight of both fares and capacities throughout the season to safeguard passengers’ interests.
  • Fuel costs remain a headwind, with ATF prices rising over recent months, a factor the regulator cited in stressing the need for continued vigilance on pricing.
  • Regulatory scrutiny stays elevated after 171 audits since 2020 and special inspections launched following the Air India Ahmedabad crash, as a pilots’ group also urged checks on Boeing 787 electrical systems.