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Government not to regulate airfares, may cap fares during emergencies, sources say

The Indian government is set to publish new air fare rules that received administrative approval. Airlines will need to submit fare structures to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation in advance. It was mentioned that price capping may occur during extraordinary situations like natural calamities. Current airfares have increased significantly due to higher fuel prices and reduced flights.

Delhi airport's passenger traffic rises to 38.5 mn in first half of FY27

Indira Gandhi International Airport recorded a substantial increase in passenger numbers in the first half of this fiscal year, reaching 38.5 million travelers, predominantly from domestic flights. The rise in Air Traffic Movements further underscores the airport's growing activity. With its three terminals and four runways, the airport effectively handles large volumes. GMR Airports noted a steady uptick in traffic at all its facilities.

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Jaipur, India's Pink City, Turns 300 in 2027

Mother Nature Pauses for Tea Time in Kerala, India

Air India Express Flight En Route to Bengaluru Reports Bird Strike, Lands Safely

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Shift to Navi Mumbai or suspend flights: Mumbai airport gives airlines options

MIAL has informed airlines that they can shift operations to the new Navi Mumbai International Airport. The existing Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport will undergo redevelopment until 2030. Airlines have expressed concerns about splitting operations between the two airports due to logistical difficulties. The Airline Operators Committee has rejected the proposed transfer of international operations, demanding more information.

Expensive flights, struggling airlines: Why India's airfare crisis has no easy fix for passengers

India's proposed new airfare framework would require airlines to submit fare structures to the DGCA a month in advance, amid festive-season fare spikes of up to 68% on major domestic routes. Rising fuel costs, limited capacity and airline failures complicate efforts to protect passengers from steep price increases.

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UDAN scheme clocks 1.49 crore passengers, govt aims for 4 crore target in next phase

As the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme completes 10 years since its launch on 21st October 2016, it has succeeded in its objective of making regional air travel affordable for the common man, with more than 1.49 crore passengers availing of the service, according to a factsheet issued by the Civil Aviation Ministry on Tuesday.