Domestic Flight Prices Soar Higher Than International Travel Amid IndiGo's Massive Cancellation Crisis

Dec 05, 2025 04:58 pm CST

IndiGo's widespread flight cancellations have caused domestic airfares in India to skyrocket, with routes like Delhi-Kolkata now costing more than international flights to Europe. With over 500 flights cancelled in a single day due to pilot shortages under new rest regulations, passengers face limited options and prices up to three times higher than normal, creating an unprecedented crisis in India's domestic air travel market.