IndiGo Flights Slashed 10% by Ministry; Fares Expected to Climb

• Civil Aviation Ministry ordered a 10% cut in IndiGo's planned flights to restore order after mass cancellations.
• The cut aims to stabilize IndiGo's operations, which faced over 4,000 cancellations due to failure to plan for new pilot rest rules (FDTL).
• IndiGo will operate 200-220 fewer daily domestic flights, a measure considered an unprecedented "strict punishment" by the government.
• The airline's CEO was summoned and apologized for the disruptions, stating operations are now stabilized.
• Airfares may see short-term spikes on popular routes due to reduced capacity, but a sustained jump is unlikely if other airlines add capacity.

Why It Matters: Expect higher airfares and more stable IndiGo flights due to cuts.