Union Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu on Friday told Parliament that the government cannot impose caps on airfares throughout the year, stating that ticket price increases during festival seasons are a normal market phenomenon.

Responding to demands for stricter regulation of airline pricing, Aviation Minister Naidu said the Centre has the authority to cap fares only under special circumstances, citing the recent intervention during IndiGo's operational disruptions as an example.

"The government cannot impose airfare caps for the entire year. During festival seasons, ticket prices generally increase, and this is a normal occurrence," the minister said while addressing the Lok Sabha.

However, he clarified that this does not mean that companies have been given complete immunity.

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