Delhi, October 5: Ahead of the festive season rush, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has asked the airlines to augment flight capacities by deploying additional flights
The DGCA is mandated by Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) to keep a watch on airfares, especially during the festive season and take appropriate measures in case of a surge in prices.
“Accordingly, the DGCA proactively took up the issue/matter with airlines and asked them to augment flight capacities for the festive season by deploying additional flights to meet high demand,” said a Ministry of Civil Aviation communiqué.
In response, IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express and SpiceJet airlines have added additional flights.
Additional Flights
IndiGo: Deployment of approx. 730 additional flights across 42 sectors.
Air India & Air India Express: Deployment of approx. 486 additional flights across 20 sectors.
SpiceJet: Deployment of approx. 546 additional flights across 38 sectors.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation will maintain rigorous oversight of airline fares and flight capacities to protect passengers’ interests during the festive season.
