New Delhi, Dec 7: Days after India’s skies were thrown into turmoil, the turbulence is finally giving way to calm.

The government said operations are swiftly returning to normal after IndiGo’s meltdown, with fare caps, refunds, and baggage fixes enforced to protect passengers and steady the aviation system.

Current Operational Status

In a statement issued here, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) said it has taken rapid and decisive steps to address the disruption caused by the recent IndiGo operational crisis and to ensure that passengers do not face continued inconvenience.

“Air travel operations across the country are stabilising at a fast pace. All other domestic airlines are operating smoothly and at full capacity, while IndiGo’s performance has shown steady improvement today, with flight schedules moving back towards normal levels,” the statement said.

It said that IndiGo’s flight operations have increased from 706 on December 5, 2025, to 1565 on December 6, 2025, and are likely to reach up to 1650 by Sunday night.

Airfare Regulation to Prevent Overcharging

The statement said that in light of recent cancellations leading to a shift in demand and a temporary surge in airfares, the Ministry intervened and introduced a cap on airfares with immediate effect.

It said that this measure ensures fairness and affordability for travellers.

“Since the implementation of this order, fare levels across affected routes have moderated to acceptable limits. All airlines have been instructed to comply strictly with the revised fare structure,” the statement said.

Passenger Refunds and Rescheduling Support

It said that to ensure financial protection for passengers, the Ministry issued strict directives to IndiGo requiring that all refunds for cancelled or severely delayed flights be completed by 8 pm on Sunday.

The statement said that IndiGo has so far processed refunds totalling Rs 610 crore.

It said that no additional fees are permitted for rescheduling travel impacted by cancellations. The statement said that dedicated support cells had been created to proactively assist passengers so that refund and rebooking issues are resolved without delay or inconvenience.

Baggage Reconciliation and Delivery

It said that the ministry has also instructed IndiGo to trace and deliver all baggage separated from passengers due to disruptions within 48 hours.

“Continuous communication is mandated throughout the process. With this push, IndiGo has successfully delivered 3000 pieces of baggage to passengers across India as of Saturday,” the statement said.

Airport Operations and On-Ground Facilitation

It said that Airport Directors from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Goa had confirmed normal conditions across terminals on Sunday.

The statement said that passenger movement remains smooth with no crowding at check-in, security, or boarding points.

It said that on-ground support has been strengthened through enhanced monitoring and timely deployment of assistance by airport operators and CISF.

Real-Time Monitoring and Control Measures

The statement said that the MoCA’s 24×7 control room continues to function as an integrated coordination hub, overseeing flight operations, airport conditions, and passenger support requirements.

It said that passenger calls are being promptly attended to, with necessary assistance as required.

“Our teams remain deployed on the ground to supervise operational planning, crew rostering, and passenger handling standards, ensuring full compliance,” the statement said.

Reassurance to Passengers

It said that the Ministry of Civil Aviation wishes to reassure the travelling public that passenger safety, convenience, and dignity remain the highest priority of the Government of India.

“The aviation network is moving swiftly toward full normalcy, and all corrective measures will remain in place until operations stabilise entirely,” the statement said. “The ministry will continue vigilant monitoring to ensure full protection of passenger rights and interests, and further updates will be shared as required.”

New Delhi, Dec 7: The Supreme Court will on Monday hear a plea filed by Gitanjali J Angmo, wife of jailed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, terming his detention under the National Security Act “illegal, and an arbitrary exercise violating his fundamental rights”.

A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and N V Anjaria is likely to hear the matter.

On November 24, the top court had deferred the matter after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre and the UT of Ladakh, sought time to respond to the rejoinder filed by Angmo.

Agartala, Dec 7: Two suspected smugglers were injured when BSF soldiers fired rubber bullets at them in Tripura’s Sepahijala district on Saturday, police said.

The injured persons were admitted to the GBP hospital in Agartala, and their condition is stated to be stable, they said.

BSF soldiers who were on routine patrolling along the India-Bangladesh border at Putia under Kalamchoura police station spotted a few youths moving towards the ‘zero line’ with goods to smuggle into Bangladesh, the Police said.

Mumbai, Dec 07: IndiGo has processed refunds totalling Rs 610 crore so far against cancelled or severely delayed flights, and delivered 3,000 pieces of baggage to passengers across the country as of Saturday, the government said on Sunday.

It also said the aviation network is moving swiftly towards full normalcy, and all corrective measures will remain in place until operations stabilise entirely.

On Saturday, the government had directed the airline to complete the ticket refund process for the cancelled flights by Sunday evening, and ensure baggage separated from travellers are delivered in the next two days.

Further, the civil aviation ministry said the airline should ensure that baggage separated from passengers due to flight cancellations or delays should be traced and delivered to them in the next 48 hours.

“IndiGo has so far processed refunds totalling Rs 610 crore. No additional fees are permitted for rescheduling travel impacted by cancellations. Dedicated support cells have been created to proactively assist passengers so that refund and rebooking issues are resolved without delay or inconvenience,” the aviation ministry said in a release.

Stating that the ministry has taken rapid and decisive steps to address the disruption caused by the recent IndiGo operational crisis and to ensure that passengers do not face continued inconvenience, it said air travel operations across the country are stabilising at a fast pace.

All other domestic airlines are operating smoothly and at full capacity, while IndiGo’s performance has shown steady improvement on Sunday, with flight schedules moving back towards normal levels, the government said.

It also said that IndiGo’s flight operations have increased from 706 on Friday to 1,565 on Saturday and are likely to reach up to 1,650 by the end of Sunday.

“Continuous communication is mandated throughout the process. With this push, IndiGo has successfully delivered 3,000 pieces of baggage to passengers across India as of Saturday,” it added.