The government on Saturday imposed fare caps across all routes affected by IndiGo’s massive operational breakdown, as the airline continued to cancel hundreds of flights nationwide for the fifth straight day. The move follows reports of sudden and steep airfare spikes, forcing the Ministry of Civil Aviation to invoke its regulatory powers and direct all airlines to strictly adhere to newly prescribed pricing limits. In an official statement, the government said the caps would remain in force until operations stabilise and warned that any deviation would attract immediate corrective action. Advertisement

The government noted that the aim is to prevent opportunistic pricing and to protect passengers—especially senior citizens, students, and medical travellers—from financial strain during t

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