India's Aviation Minister Rules Out Year-Round Airfare Caps Despite Festival Price Surges

Dec 12, 2025 11:05 pm CST

Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu has stated that implementing year-round airfare caps is not viable due to seasonal demand fluctuations, despite concerns over expensive tickets during festivals. The government is taking multiple measures to maintain reasonable fares, including expanding flight routes and encouraging domestic aircraft manufacturing to address supply constraints.