Lucknow, Jan. 27 -- The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has urged airlines to rationalise airfares to Prayagraj, citing concerns over skyrocketing ticket prices as demand surges during the ongoing Maha Kumbh.

Airlines such as SpiceJet have ramped up operations, with the DGCA approving 81 additional flights in January, bringing the total number of flights to Prayagraj to 132. Despite the increase, airfares have soared, with some passengers reporting ticket prices nearly tripling.

"I usually pay around ?4,000 for a round trip from Delhi to Prayagraj, but this time, it's over ?12,000," said Rajeev Mishra, a businessman travelling for the Maha Kumbh. "It feels like airlines are taking advantage of the situation."

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