New Delhi, Dec 06: The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) on Saturday announced emergency regulatory measures to curb spiralling airfares on routes affected by IndiGo’s ongoing operational disruption, directing all airlines to comply with newly prescribed fare caps.
In a statement, the Ministry said it had taken “serious note” of unusually high ticket prices being quoted by some carriers and warned against any attempt to exploit passengers during the crisis.
“To protect passengers from opportunistic pricing, the Ministry has invoked its regulatory powers to ensure fair and reasonable fares across all affected routes,” the official release said.
A formal directive issued to all airlines mandates strict adherence to the temporary fare ceilings, which will remain in force until operations stabilise.
The move aims to maintain market discipline and prevent financial hardship for travellers, particularly senior citizens, students and medical passengers, who urgently need to fly.
MoCA said it is monitoring fares through real-time data and constant coordination with airlines and online travel platforms. “Any deviation from the prescribed norms will attract immediate corrective action in the larger public interest,” the Ministry cautioned.
