Festive Season Air Travel: DGCA Reviews Rising Fares, Asks Airlines to Add More Flights Amid Rush

DGCA to Monitor Airfares During Festive Season

Accordingly, the DGCA proactively engaged with airlines and directed them to augment flight capacities by deploying additional services to meet the high demand.

DGCA asks airlines to deploy more flights to keep festival season airfares in check; major carriers to add over 1,700 flights

According to the ministry, the DGCA will "maintain rigorous oversight of airline fares and flight capacities to protect passengers’ interests during the festive season".

DGCA keeps 'rigorous oversight' on airfares for ferstivals

New Delhi: Aviation watchdog DGCA is keeping a “rigorous oversight” on airfares and flight capacities for the festive season to ensure that there are no steep hikes in air ticket prices. During festive seasons and increased demand, there have been instances of surge in domestic airfares, especially in high traffic routes. While airfares are deregulated, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has the mandate to keep a watch on air ticke…

DGCA keeps 'rigorous oversight' on festive airfares as IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet add over 1,700 flights

While airfares remain deregulated, the DGCA has the authority to monitor pricing trends and take corrective measures in case of excessive fare increases.

Aviation watchdog keeps ‘rigorous oversight’ on airfares for festivals; airlines to operate additional flights          - The Tribune

During festive seasons and increased demand, there have been instances of surge in domestic airfares, especially in high traffic routes.

Festive season air travel: DGCA reviews rising fares, asks airlines to add more flights amid rush

The festive season in India starts from Dussehra and continues until Chhath. It sees a significant surge in passenger movement and ticket prices, particularly in North India.