Aviation Ministry Caps Airfares Amid IndiGo Crisis to Curb Price Gouging

• Aviation Ministry capped airfares on key routes due to IndiGo's operational disruptions and resulting price surges.
• IndiGo cancelled over 1,500 flights in four days due to crew shortages, stemming from "misjudgment" in complying with new Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL).
• The disruptions led to widespread fare spikes by competing airlines, prompting concerns over exploitation of stranded travelers.
• The temporary fare caps aim to protect passengers from "opportunistic pricing" and will be reviewed once IndiGo's operations stabilize.
• MoCA established real-time monitoring and warned of "immediate corrective action" for any breaches of the capped fares.

Why It Matters: Fare caps protect passengers from price gouging during airline disruptions.