IndiGo crisis: Airfares hit ₹90,000; govt urged to cap prices

• IndiGo flight cancellations led to record airfare hikes on key routes, with Kolkata-Mumbai reaching Rs 90,000.
• The government has previously capped airfares in crisis situations, such as after the Pahalgam attack, reducing Srinagar-Delhi fares significantly.
• IndiGo cancelled over 1000 flights on December 5 due to misjudging crew requirements under new FDTL norms.
• IndiGo expects full flight restoration between December 10 and 15 and is mandated to provide full refunds and hotel accommodation for stranded passengers.

Why It Matters: Government intervention could cap soaring airfares, protecting travelers.