DGCA reviews festive-season airfares; airlines to add over 1,700 flights
On 5 October 2025, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation said it had reviewed airfare trends before the festive rush and that airlines had agreed to add extra flights.
Summary
On 5 October 2025, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said it had reviewed airfare trends ahead of the festive season. The Ministry of Civil Aviation has tasked DGCA with watching fares, especially in festive periods, and acting if prices surge. After DGCA asked airlines to add capacity, IndiGo said it would deploy about 730 extra flights across 42 sectors, Air India and Air India Express about 486 across 20 sectors, and SpiceJet about 546 across 38 sectors. DGCA said it would keep close watch on fares and capacity to protect passengers.
Key facts
- IndiGo
- ~730 extra flights, 42 sectors
- Air India + AI Express
- ~486 flights, 20 sectors
- SpiceJet
- ~546 flights, 38 sectors
- Mandate
- MoCA asks DGCA to watch festive airfares
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which airline told DGCA in October 2025 that it would deploy about 730 additional flights across 42 sectors for the festive season?
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Correct answer: D — IndiGo
PIB (MoCA): IndiGo — about 730 additional flights across 42 sectors; Air India & Air India Express — about 486 across 20 sectors; SpiceJet — about 546 across 38 sectors.
The DGCA watches airfares, especially during festive seasons, under a mandate from which ministry?
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Correct answer: B — Ministry of Civil Aviation
PIB: the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is mandated by the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) to keep a watch on airfares, especially during the festive season.