airline regulations
India's Aviation Minister Rules Out Year-Round Airfare Caps Despite Festival Price Surges
Dec 12, 2025 11:05 pm CST
Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu has stated that implementing year-round airfare caps is not viable due to seasonal demand fluctuations, despite concerns over expensive tickets during festivals. The government is taking multiple measures to maintain reasonable fares, including expanding flight routes and encouraging domestic aircraft manufacturing to address supply constraints.
Delhi High Court Questions Government Over IndiGo Crisis and Skyrocketing Airfares
Dec 10, 2025 06:30 pm CST
The Delhi High Court has confronted the Indian government over its handling of the IndiGo crisis that resulted in hundreds of canceled flights and airfares surging to Rs 39,000. The court questioned why authorities allowed other airlines to dramatically increase prices during the disruption and criticized the lack of preventative measures, highlighting concerns about passenger rights, airline accountability, and economic impact.
DGCA Issues Show-Cause Notice to IndiGo CEO Over Massive Flight Disruptions and Regulatory Violations
Dec 07, 2025 01:48 am CST
India's aviation regulator DGCA has issued a show-cause notice to IndiGo's CEO following widespread flight disruptions affecting thousands of passengers. The airline failed to implement revised Flight Duty Time Limitations for pilots, resulting in nearly 1,000 flight cancellations in a single day and violating multiple aviation regulations. The CEO must respond within 24 hours or face potential sanctions.
Aviation Ministry Orders IndiGo to Deliver Delayed Passenger Baggage Within 48 Hours and Complete All Refunds by December 7
Dec 06, 2025 09:42 pm CST
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has issued strict directives to IndiGo airline, mandating delivery of all separated passenger baggage within 48 hours and completion of pending refunds by December 7, 2025. Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu announced these measures amid widespread flight disruptions, with additional requirements for dedicated passenger support cells and prohibition of rescheduling charges for affected travelers. The Ministry has strengthened oversight to ensure proper assistance for priority passengers while working to restore normal operations.
Civil Aviation Ministry Caps Airfares Amid IndiGo Flight Crisis: Passenger Protection Measures Implemented
Dec 06, 2025 04:58 pm CST
The Civil Aviation Ministry has implemented airfare caps following widespread IndiGo flight cancellations, protecting passengers from price surges. The directive mandates refund completion by December 7, while IndiGo's operational recovery is expected by mid-December. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu confirms that major airport congestion is being resolved as the airline begins resuming limited operations.
