India, Oct. 6 -- The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, is closely monitoring airfare trends ahead of the festive season to prevent sharp price increases and ensure passenger convenience.

Following discussions with airlines, carriers have announced additional flights to meet anticipated demand:

IndiGo: 730 additional flights across 42 sectors

Air India & Air India Express: 486 additional flights across 20 sectors

SpiceJet: 546 additional flights across 38 sectors

The DGCA will continue rigorous oversight of fares and flight capacities to safeguard passengers' interests during the festive period.

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