Why are Indians paying international fares for domestic flights? What's the fix?

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Diwali and Chhath 2026: one-way tickets home cost more than a flight abroad. Mumbai to Patna touched about ₹25,000 (Aaj Tak, Oct 2026). Delhi to Ranchi was shown at ₹18,334 while Delhi to Bangkok was ₹13,399 (one traveller's screenshot, Curly Tales, 9 Oct 2026). In a LocalCircles survey of about 20,000 flyers (ThePrint, 16 Oct 2026), 54% said they pay over 50% more than in 2025. Trains to Bihar show waiting lists and "Regret". The civil aviation minister said there will be no fare cap this festive season; the Centre told the Supreme Court that airfare rules are final, and the next hearing is on 16 Nov 2026. IndiGo and Air India together hold about 90% of the domestic market (H1 2026).

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Cap fares in festival season33% · 17
Cut taxes on jet fuel & tickets22% · 11
More airlines, end the duopoly27% · 14
Run more trains, faster trains12% · 6
It's demand. Just book early6% · 3

33% of 51 voters think “Cap fares in festival season” — currently the leading view.

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Aaj Tak (Oct 2026): Mumbai to Patna, Diwali fare close to ₹25,000▶ Watch▶

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Ministry of Civil Aviation
Decides whether festival fares are capped
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DGCA
Aviation regulator; tariff monitoring
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Supreme Court of India
Hearing the airfare PIL; next date 16 Nov 2026
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IndiGo
Largest domestic airline (about 64% share, H1 2026)
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Air India
Second-largest domestic airline group (about 26%)
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