The government has extended the cap on domestic air fares by three months to 24 November, the country’s aviation watchdog Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said in a circular on Friday.
The cap set on the capacity that airlines are allowed to operate upto — currently at 45% — has also been extended by the same period, the DGCA said in a separate circular.
“The deadline extensions are given keeping in mind that passenger load factors haven’t picked up,” said a senior official with the aviation regulator, requesting anonymity.
