As the festive season enters the Diwali month, airlines are gearing up to meet the anticipated surge in air travel demand by adding 1,762 additional flights. The proactive action comes amid heightened scrutiny of airfares from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to curb any unjustified spike during the the period.

The ministry of civil aviation, in a statement on Sunday, said the DGCA has been directed to keep a close watch on fare patterns and ensure that ticket prices remain within reasonable limits.

“DGCA is mandated by the 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,” the ministry said.

The regulator had also directed airlines to augment capacity for t

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