IndiGo Faces CCI Probe Over December Flight Cancellations, Dominant Position Abuse Alleged

• The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has ordered a formal investigation into IndiGo's large-scale flight cancellations in December 2025.
• The probe, under Section 26(1) of the Competition Act, 2002, will examine alleged unfair trade practices and abuse of dominant position.
• In early December 2025, IndiGo cancelled 2,507 flights and delayed 1,852, affecting over 3 lakh passengers, with complaints of surging ticket prices and lack of alternative arrangements.
• The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) previously fined IndiGo Rs 22.20 crore for these cancellations, attributed to pilot roster issues and DGCA rest regulations.
• CCI noted IndiGo's significant market share (63% passenger share in FY 2024-25) and its sole operator status on 330 routes, raising concerns about limited passenger options and potential excessive pricing.