news
The ministry famous that the DGCA is intently monitoring airfare fluctuations, particularly in the course of the festive interval when journey demand surges.
To handle the elevated passenger move and preserve fares reasonably priced, the regulator has directed airways so as to add additional flights.
“DGCA is remitted by Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) to maintain a watch on airfares, particularly in the course of the festive season and take acceptable measures in case of a surge in costs,” it mentioned.
“Accordingly, the DGCA proactively took up the problem/matter with airways and requested them to reinforce flight capacities for the festive season by deploying extra flights to fulfill excessive demand,” it added.
In response, main airways have introduced plans so as to add lots of of additional flights on key routes.
IndiGo will function round 730 extra flights throughout 42 sectors, whereas Air India and Air India Categorical plan roughly 486 additional flights on 20 routes. SpiceJet can be rising capability with practically 546 extra flights throughout 38 sectors.
In recent times, the DGCA has stepped up its monitoring and auditing efforts to boost transparency and security in civil aviation.
From 2020 to June 2025, the regulator carried out 171 regulatory audits geared toward reinforcing air security requirements, in keeping with official information.
Following the Air India crash in Ahmedabad earlier this yr, the DGCA has additionally launched thorough particular audits of airways and associated providers.
These audits embody scheduled and non-scheduled airways, flying colleges, and upkeep organisations to make sure strict adherence to security rules.
– Ends
