DGCA blocks SpiceJet’s promo offer, says it breaches govt pricing order

Indian aviation regulator — Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) — has asked low-cost carrier SpiceJet to stop the promotional sale offer launched on Monday, citing price-cap violation and floor imposed by the government in May.

As part of the package, SpiceJet was offering one-way fares starting at Rs 899 (excluding taxes) and a complimentary voucher of up to Rs 2,000, which could be used for future booking.

The government had set the upper and lower limits on fares for three months when flights resumed on May 25. While initially the cap and floor were till August 24, last week they were extended by three months till November 24.