IndiGo Faces Detailed Probe for Unfair Business Practices After Mass Flight Cancellations

• The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has ordered a detailed probe against IndiGo for alleged unfair business practices.
• The investigation follows mass flight cancellations by IndiGo in early December, which impacted over 3 lakh passengers and caused artificial scarcity.
• CCI prima facie concluded that IndiGo abused its dominant position in the 'market for domestic air passenger transport services in India'.
• IndiGo consistently holds a significant market share (60-61% of ASKM), indicating control over market capacity and supply.
• The regulator rejected IndiGo's objections regarding jurisdiction, citing a Supreme Court ruling that CCI is empowered for competition law analysis.