The central government on Saturday invoked its regulatory powers to curb surging airfares amid widespread disruptions caused by IndiGo’s ongoing operational crisis. The move follows rising concerns that some airlines were charging unusually high fares on affected routes, creating financial stress for passengers.

In a press release, the ministry of civil aviation announced that it has imposed fare caps to ensure fair and reasonable pricing until flight operations stabilise. The directive, issued to all airlines, mandates strict adherence to the prescribed limits and warns that any deviation will invite immediate corrective action in the public interest.

“The objective is to maintain pricing discipline, prevent exploitation of passengers in distress, and ensure that citizens — including se

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