The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has stepped in to regulate domestic airfares following widespread disruptions in flight operations.

In response to complaints about steep fare hikes, the Ministry invoked its regulatory powers to ensure fair pricing across affected routes.

On Saturday, MoCA issued an official directive mandating all domestic scheduled airlines to strictly adhere to newly prescribed fare caps. These limits aim to protect passengers from opportunistic pricing and will remain in force until flight operations stabilise.

According to the order, airlines cannot charge more than Rs 7,500 for flights up to 500 km. For distances between 500 and 1,000 km, the maximum fare is Rs 12,000. Routes ranging from 1,000 to 1,500 km are capped at Rs 15,000, while flights exceeding 1,50

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