The government has decided to extend the 60% cap on deployment of domestic flights by schedule airlines till February 24, an extension of a further three months from the earlier deadline of November 24. Last week, the aviation ministry had decided to similarly extend domestic fare caps till February 24. ‘Presently (the 60% cap on domestic capacity is) till February 24, 2021. But it can be revised, if needed,’ said a senior aviation official. Domestic air traffic has been picking up after being allowed to resume on May 25 following a two-month Covid-induced lockdown. While May 25 had seen 30,000 people flying within India, this number had risen to 2 lakh on November 2. Given the gradual and steady revival in domestic air travel, the aviation ministry had recently said it may soon hike the 60% to 75%. But now the 60% cap could remain till February 24, unless either that date is extended again or brought forward.