DGCA keeps ‘rigorous oversight’ on airfares for festivals; airlines to operate additional flights

New Delhi: Aviation watchdog DGCA is keeping a “rigorous oversight” on airfares and flight capacities for the festive season to ensure that there are no steep hikes in air ticket prices.

During festive seasons and increased demand, there have been instances of surge in domestic airfares, especially in high traffic routes.

While airfares are deregulated, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has the mandate to keep a watch on air ticket prices and also to take appropriate measures in case of a surge in prices.