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DGCA tariff monitoring unit to be strengthened as government targets high airfares: Aviation minister

The government is actively addressing high airfares by strengthening the DGCA's tariff monitoring unit to prevent opportunistic pricing. Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu informed the Rajya Sabha that efforts are underway to ensure smooth air travel for passengers, even in a deregulated sector. The ministry is closely monitoring domestic and international routes to keep fares reasonable and affordable.