In the aftermath of the chaos caused by IndiGo, air fares skyrocketed as the jilted passengers sought alternate airlines for traveling. The civil aviation ministry took notice of the surge and announced a capping of airfares to control such price surges. In a statement, the ministry added that it took note of the concerns regarding the unusually high prices being charged by certain airlines during the ongoing disruption. “In order to protect passengers from any form of opportunistic pricing, the Ministry has invoked its regulatory powers to ensure fair and reasonable fares across all affected routes.”

“An official directive has been issued to all airlines mandating strict adherence to the fare caps that have now been prescribed. These caps will remain in force until the situation fully st

See Full Page