DGCA Asks SpiceJet To withdraw Sale Offer As Fare Caps Are In Place

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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) asked low-cost carrier SpiceJet to withdraw its special monsoon sale with a 1+1 Offer which was announced today (August 3 2020)

SpiceJet has launched a 1+1 offer to boost domestic ticket sales amid the coronavirus pandemic. 

Under this offer, the airline is also offering a free flight voucher worth the base fare of the booked flight. The customer who books a flight during the sale will get a free flight voucher with a maximum value of INR 2000 per booking.

Pointing out to the government-imposed fare capping , the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) asked SpiceJet to stop the sale and give clarification from the airline on its latest offer.

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The Civil Aviation Ministry had on May 21 placed upper and lower limits on domestic airfares through seven bands, classified on the basis of flight duration, till August 24. Later, it was extended till November 24.

When asked about it, a SpiceJet official said “We have already complied with the DGCA directive,”

During SpiceJet’s five-day sale offer, which was announced on August 3, flight tickets can be booked for the travel period until March 31, 2021.

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To attract more passengers, the airline has also included an offer for an upgrade to SpiceMax at Rs 499.


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Manish Khandelwal
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Manish Khandelwal, a travel-tech enthusiast with over a decade of experience in the travel industry. Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Travelobiz.com, he's passionate about writing.

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