India, Jan. 27 -- More flights are being made available for Prayagraj to meet the increased demand for air travel and to rationalise airfares during the Mahakumbh, especially during the festival's peak days, Union civil aviation ministry said on Monday.

The ministry, in a statement, said that as per directions of aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu to ensure airfares remain in check, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has advised airlines companies to ensure sufficient capacity to accommodate devotees and tourists.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), DGCA said that it has approved 81 additional flights in January, raising Prayagraj connectivity to 132 flights from across India.

"The addition of these flights is expected to e...