Govt Cannot Impose Year-Round Airfare Cap, Festival Price Surge Normal: Union Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan
Responding to demands for stricter regulation of airline pricing, Aviation Minister Naidu said the Centre has the authority to cap fares only under special circumstances, citing the recent intervention during IndiGo's operational disruptions as an example.
Dec 12, 2025, 19:45 PM IST
IndiGo Crisis: Airline Appoints Independent Experts To Probe Flight Disruptions; Govt Slaps Rs 58.75 Crore GST Penalty
The move comes after IndiGo, India’s largest airline, cancelled hundreds of flights beginning December 2, resulting in severe congestion and long delays at major airports, leaving thousands of passengers stranded nationwide.
Dec 12, 2025, 16:14 PM IST
IndiGo Crisis: DGCA Dismisses Four Inspectors, CEO Summoned Again
The DGCA dismissed four flight inspectors, who were responsible for monitoring the safety and operational standards of IndiGo and again summoned the CEO Pieter Elbers following the chaos at major airports due to flight cancellations and delays.
Dec 12, 2025, 12:11 PM IST
Starlink India's Massive Promise: How Satellite Internet Works And Why Starlink Is Different From Everything Else
Starlink's LEO satellites (550 km) cut latency, promising high-speed internet where fiber fails. Though costly, the service aims to bridge India's digital gap. Find out why the official price is still pending regulatory approval.
Dec 11, 2025, 14:33 PM IST
IndiGo Offers Big Relief As Rs 10,000 Vouchers Go Out To Passengers Stuck In Dec 3-5 Flight Chaos
IndiGo Offers: In a relief for stranded travellers, IndiGo has announced ₹10,000 vouchers for passengers hit by massive flight disruptions caused by a crew shortage earlier this month.
Dec 11, 2025, 14:29 PM IST
IndiGo Crisis: Did Airline 'Engineer' The Disaster? Chairman Breaks Silence As Ministry Orders 10% Flight Cut | VIDEO
IndiGo Chairman Vikram Singh Mehta rejected claims the operational chaos was 'engineered' or influenced by government rules. The Centre orders a 10% flight cut after the FDTL rule failure. The board hired external experts for root cause analysis.
Dec 11, 2025, 10:13 AM IST
IndiGo Flight Cancellations: DGCA Orders Inspections At 11 Airports, Summons CEO
The DGCA has instructed its officials to conduct on-site inspections at 11 airports to assess safety, operational preparedness, passenger facilities, and the airlines' accountability during recent disruptions.
Dec 10, 2025, 15:33 PM IST
After 5,000 Cancellations, IndiGo Now Faces A Serious Trust Deficit
In an unprecedented operational collapse, IndiGo’s massive wave of cancellations has sparked nationwide disruption and deepened concerns over pilot shortages and planning failures.
Dec 10, 2025, 13:36 PM IST
IndiGo Crisis: Delhi HC Poses Questions For Govt As Airline's Chaos Continues To Affect Passengers
IndiGo Crisis: The Delhi High Court questioned the sharp spike in airfares, noting that tickets previously priced at around Rs. 5,000 had surged to Rs. 30,000–35,000. The court also sought clarity on the government's oversight of the situation.
Dec 10, 2025, 13:25 PM IST
Chaos At Airports: IndiGo Cancels Over 200 Flights Across Major Cities Including Bengaluru, Mumbai And Hyderabad Airports
Around 200 IndiGo flights were cancelled nationwide, prompting government intervention and assurances that normal operations will resume after December 10.
Dec 09, 2025, 12:09 PM IST
Govt Steps In After IndiGo Crisis Eases, Probing What Actually Triggered A Nationwide Travel Chaos
Civil Aviation Secretary Samir Kumar Sinha said the probe team has been given around 15 days to submit its findings.
Dec 09, 2025, 02:58 AM IST
IndiGo Disruptions: Flight Cancellations Leave Patna Passengers Stranded, Railways Steps In
Indigo Flight Chaos: An extra Third AC coach will be added to the Tejas Rajdhani and a Second AC coach to the Sampoorna Kranti Express, increasing the number of coaches on both trains from 22 to 23 Dec.
Dec 08, 2025, 13:51 PM IST
The Back-Story Of Indigo Meltdown: How India’s Largest Airline Let A Crisis Spiral Out Of Control
IndiGo’s operations unravelled as pilot shortages, mounting fatigue and delayed decisions collided, raising serious questions about DGCA’s inaction during one of India’s biggest aviation breakdowns.
Dec 08, 2025, 03:21 AM IST
How IndiGo’s Nationwide Operational Collapse Exposes Fragility Of India’s Aviation System | Explained
IndiGo’s massive operational breakdown exposed deep weaknesses in India’s aviation system, leaving thousands stranded as cancellations spiked and communication collapsed. The crisis triggered widespread price gouging, highlighted regulatory gaps, and severely damaged the airline’s long-held reputation for reliability.
Dec 07, 2025, 16:29 PM IST
IndiGo Crisis Enters Day Six: 1,630 Flights Scheduled To Operate On Sunday, Heavy Cancellations Hit Delhi & Mumbai | Key Points
IndiGo continued to face major operational disruptions across India, cancelling 650 flights even as authorities intervened and the airline attempted to raise on-time performance. The government has demanded prompt refunds and is monitoring compliance with aviation rules.
Dec 07, 2025, 16:17 PM IST
IndiGo Crisis: Airline Must Process All Refunds By Today - Here's How To Check Your Status
IndiGo Airlines faced its biggest operational crisis in Indian aviation history when it cancelled over 1,000 flights on Friday, nearly 70% of its daily operations
Dec 07, 2025, 14:30 PM IST
IndiGo Chaos Continues: Passengers Still Facing Cancellations As DGCA Issues Another Show Cause Notice
IndiGo Chaos: The cause of the IndiGo chaos lies in a severe staff shortage that has hit the airline after the enforcement of stricter duty-time regulations for pilots and cabin crew.
Dec 07, 2025, 14:17 PM IST
IndiGo Flight Cancellations: Government Directs Airline To Refund Tickets By 8 PM On Sunday; IndiGo Responds
Indigo Flights Cancelled: The government has introduced airfare caps after IndiGo flight disruptions caused ticket prices to rise sharply on many routes.
Dec 06, 2025, 16:29 PM IST
IndiGo Crisis: 11 Flights Resumed From Jammu, Seven Cancelled From Srinagar
The disruptions were primarily caused by a shortage of pilots that was not anticipated due to planning deficiencies, and the authorities are keeping a close watch on the situation.
Dec 06, 2025, 14:03 PM IST