December 6, 2025 2:09 PM

Aviation Ministry acts on IndiGo operational disruption, caps airfares to protect passengers

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has intervened amid concerns over unusually high airfares charged by certain airlines during the ongoing operational disruption. To protect passengers from opportunistic pricing, the ministry has invoked its regulatory powers to ensure fair and reasonable fares across all affected routes. An official directive has been issued to all airlines, mandating strict adherence to prescribed fare caps. These caps will remain in effect until the situation stabilises. The mo...