The government just dropped the hammer on airline prices after a massive IndiGo crisis left thousands stranded.
IndiGo’s flight cancellations crossed 1,000 this week due to pilot staffing drama, causing chaos during the busiest travel period of the year. To stop airlines from hiking fares, the Ministry of Civil Aviation stepped in this matter and set strict price caps between Rs 7,500 and Rs 18,000, so flyers are not hit with sudden, inflated ticket costs. The IndiGo crisis forced officials to protect travellers from “opportunistic pricing” that saw some short flights hitting nearly Rs 30k. Normalcy? Hopefully by mid-December.
Key updates below
- ✈️ Fare caps are now active: Short routes up to 500 km cannot exceed Rs 7,500.
- 🛫 Long-haul limit set: Flights over 1,500 km are capped at Rs 18,000.
- 😬 IndiGo’s staffing trouble: The sudden pilot shortage triggered the supply crunch and skyrocketing prices.
- 📉 No more fare spikes: The ministry called recent hikes “opportunistic pricing” after short trips touched nearly Rs 30,000.
- 💸 Refund deadline: IndiGo must issue refunds for cancelled flights by December 7 at 8 PM.
👉 Why this matters: When the biggest player in the sky fails, the government has to step into this IndiGo crisis to make sure you aren’t paying your entire life savings for a weekend trip.
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