DGCA Intensifies Monitoring of Airfares and Capacity Ahead of Festive Season
→ The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is conducting a "rigorous oversight" of domestic airfares and flight capacities to prevent steep increases in ticket prices during the upcoming festive season.
→ This proactive monitoring is part of the Civil Aviation Ministry's efforts to safeguard passengers’ interests and ensure travel affordability during India’s peak travel period.
→ Although airfares in India remain deregulated, the DGCA holds the authority to track pricing trends and implement corrective measures if they detect instances of excessive fare increases.
→ Historically, domestic air ticket prices, especially on high-traffic routes, frequently surge during periods of high travel demand.
→ To meet the anticipated surge in passenger volume, major Indian airlines have announced the introduction of additional flight services across various routes.
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