Festive Season Travel: Airlines Told To Add Flights Amid Soaring Airfares
With the festive season driving up travel demand, India's aviation regulator and Civil Aviation Ministry have stepped in to prevent an airfare surge. Airlines including IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, and SpiceJet have announced a combined 1,700 additional flights across key routes to handle the rush. While the move aims to stabilize fares, booking platforms still show high prices, raising questions about whether the additional capacity has truly eased the burden on passengers.
