Centre Can Step In on Airfares in Extraordinary Cases
New rules say the Centre can intervene on airfares in extraordinary circumstances. The Hindu reports that the rules also require closer monitoring of fares by the DGCA, the aviation regulator. The Centre has used fare bands before, during the pandemic, after IndiGo's operational breakdown, and during disasters and festivals.
Context
Context: The DGCA is India's aviation regulator, and fare caps were set during the Covid-19 pandemic. IndiGo's major operational breakdown in late 2025 led to mass cancellations and sharp fare rises, which is why fare control is in the news.
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