IndiGo crisis: Aviation Ministry steps in to cap flight fares
Flight prices shot up after IndiGo canceled more than 1,000 flights in just four days, mainly because new crew rest rules left them short-staffed.
To stop ticket costs from spiraling, the Aviation Ministry has put temporary caps on domestic airfares so people aren't hit with sky-high prices while airlines sort things out.
Why are flights getting canceled?
IndiGo's been struggling to keep up with stricter pilot work-hour rules, leading to mass cancelations.
With fewer seats available, fares jumped across all airlines as travelers scrambled for options.
Regulators have now relaxed some pilot rest requirements.
How long will these fare caps last?
The price limits are just a temporary fix—airlines have to follow them or face quick action from the ministry.
These caps will stay until the situation fully stabilizes, helping keep travel affordable while things settle down.