The government has imposed temporary airfare caps ranging from Rs 7,500 to Rs 18,000 amid a sharp surge in ticket prices following widespread IndiGo flight cancellations. The civil aviation ministry is monitoring fares closely and has ordered expedited refunds and support for affected passengers

New Delhi: The government on Saturday capped the airfares in the range of Rs 7,500 to Rs 18,000 depending on the distance amid soaring air ticket prices due to the IndiGo flight disruptions.

The fare limits, excluding applicable charges, are not applicable for business class and UDAN flights, the Civil Aviation Ministry said in an order.

However, the order did not provide clarity on whether the caps are applicable for economy class tickets or both economy and premium economy class tickets.

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