IndiGo Crisis: Govt Caps Airfares, Rs 7500 Max for 500km Routes

• Central government capped domestic airfares due to arbitrary increases by private airlines following an IndiGo outage.
• The Union Ministry of Civil Aviation set maximum economy class fares based on distance for domestic travel.
• Fares are capped at Rs 7,500 for up to 500 km, Rs 12,000 for 500-1,000 km, Rs 15,000 for 1,000-1,500 km, and Rs 18,000 for over 1,500 km.
• These caps exclude UDF, PSF, and other taxes, and are temporary until fares stabilize or new instructions are issued.

Why It Matters: Airfare caps protect you from excessive domestic flight costs.