NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has issued an urgent directive imposing strict fare caps across domestic routes, following a sharp and unreasonable surge in ticket prices triggered by widespread disruptions in IndiGo’s flight operations. The order, released on 6 December 2025, mandates all airlines to adhere to fixed maximum fares to prevent passenger exploitation during the ongoing crisis.

According to the official notification (Order No. 01/2025), capacity constraints and mass cancellations by one scheduled airline have caused fares to skyrocket on several sectors. In response, MoCA has invoked its regulatory powers to introduce route-wise maximum fare ceilings, effective immediately:

These limits exclude UDF, PSF and applicable taxes. They will remain in force until f

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