Amid Festive Rush, DGCA Reviews Airfare Trends, Asks Airlines To Add Flights

Last Updated:October 05, 2025, 18:13 IST

The aviation regulator said it will continue to maintain rigorous oversight of airfares and flight capacities to safeguard passenger interests

(Representataional)

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) reviewed airfare trends ahead of the upcoming festive season and urged airlines to augment flight capacities in anticipation of high passenger demand.

Acting on its mandate from the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) to monitor airfares, particularly during peak travel periods, the DGCA engaged with airlines to ensure reasonable pricing and sufficient capacity.

Following discussions, major Indian carriers have announced plans to operate additional flights across several routes to accommodate the surge in demand:

• IndiGo: Approximately 730 additional flights across 42 sectors
• Air India & Air India Express: Approximately 486 additional flights across 20 sectors
• SpiceJet: Approximately 546 additional flights across 38 sectors

The aviation regulator said it will continue to maintain rigorous oversight of airfares and flight capacities to safeguard passenger interests and ensure fair pricing throughout the festive travel period.

A senior DGCA official said the aviation regulator will continue to maintain strict oversight of airfares and flight capacities to protect passengers’ interests.

“We are ensuring that airlines operate enough flights to meet the surge in demand and that ticket prices remain reasonable during the festive period,” the official added.

In recent years, the DGCA has stepped up its monitoring and auditing mechanisms to enhance transparency and safety in the civil aviation sector.

According to official data, the regulator conducted 171 regulatory audits between 2020 and June 2025 as part of efforts to strengthen air safety standards.

Following the Air India crash in Ahmedabad earlier this year, the DGCA also launched a series of comprehensive special audits covering scheduled and non-scheduled airlines, flying schools, and maintenance organisations to ensure strict compliance with safety norms.

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