With IndiGo’s operational crisis entering its fifth consecutive day, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) on Saturday, December 6, 2025, imposed fare caps across affected routes to control the steep surge in ticket prices caused by mass flight cancellations.
IndiGo has cancelled over 400 flights across four major airports as of Saturday afternoon, leaving thousands of passengers scrambling for last-minute alternatives — a situation that triggered a sharp rise in airfares on several domestic routes.
Taking note of these “unusually high airfares,” MoCA invoked its regulatory powers to curb opportunistic pricing and ensure affordability for stranded passengers. The ministry said it was committed to protecting travellers — especially senior citizens, students, and patients — from financial hardship during the ongoing disruption.
According to the official directive, all airlines must strictly follow the newly prescribed fare caps, which will remain in effect until the situation stabilises. The ministry emphasised that the purpose of this move is to maintain pricing discipline, prevent exploitation of passengers in distress, and ensure fairness in the aviation market.
MoCA also confirmed that it will continuously monitor fare levels in real time, coordinating with airlines and online travel platforms. Any deviation from the set norms will attract immediate corrective action in the interest of the public.
