DGCA’s new rules could affect airfares: Will flights become cheaper or more expensive? |

[ Flight ticket prices: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has introduced a new directive that could impact flight ticket prices, making them more affordable for some passengers while potentially increasing costs for others. What is changing?Airlines include charges for certain services in their ticket prices. However, based on feedback, these services are often … Read more

High airfares here to stay! Why any DGCA steps to keep air ticket prices in check are not likely to work

[ Aviation industry experts and airline executives have expressed their skepticism regarding the impact of any move by the aviation regulator to control airfares. The recent recommendation by a parliamentary panel to implement measures to curb high fares is unlikely to affect rates in the current free market system.Due to significant capacity reductions, air ticket … Read more

Stiff competition! Why IndiGo is unlikely to gain incremental market share going ahead

[ Stiff competition for IndiGo: InterGlobe Aviation, the owner of IndiGo, is expected to face challenges in gaining market share in the near future due to intense competition. The airline gained a significant share after Go First’s bankruptcy in May last year. From April to September 2023, IndiGo‘s market share rose to 63.4% from 57.5%. … Read more