On 5-10-2025, the Ministry of Civil Aviation mandated the Directorate General of Civil Aviation to keep a watch on airfares, especially during the festive season and take appropriate measures in case of surge in prices.
Step taken by Directorate General of Civil Aviation:
To meet the high demands, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation asked the airlines to increase the flight capacities for the festive season by deploying additional flights.
Response of airlines: Airlines informed that they are adding the following additional flights:
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IndiGo- 730 additional flights across 42 sectors;
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Air India & Air India Express- 486 additional flights across 20 sectors;
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SpiceJet- 546 additional flights across 38 sectors.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation will be keeping a check on airline fares and flight capacities to protect passengers’ interests during festive season.