The caps are in force until the full stability of the situation.

IndiGo Flight Chaos: Government Imposes Fare Caps Amid Skyrocketing Air Ticket Prices

On Saturday, December 6, 2025, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) invoked its regulatory powers to impose “fair and reasonable” fare caps on airlines. It is after a sharp surge in domestic air-ticket prices caused by widespread disruptions due to IndiGo flight cancellations.

According to the ministry, the caps are for all impacted routes. The objective is to prevent opportunistic pricing and to protect distressed passengers, including “senior citizens, students and patients”. The caps are in force until the full stability of the situation.

IndiGo cancelled at least 1,600 flights nationwide over the past week. This massive disruption i

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