<h1>Reasonable airfares sought to curb excessive pricing for Prayagraj flights while authorities urge regulatory review and capacity increases.</h1> Government officials directed airlines to maintain reasonable airfares for Prayagraj during the Maha Kumbh and urged regulatory steps where needed; ministry, DGCA and senior officials met airline representatives to review connectivity and advise fare rationalisation while emphasising consumer interests. The ministry noted that fares are deregulated with no statutory caps, referred pricing concerns to the DGCA, reported increased flight frequencies and expanded city connectivity, and observed that a major carrier implemented significant fare reductions on select routes as part of commercial adjustments to manage peak demand.