Overview
- The DGCA has asked IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, SpiceJet and Akasa to submit average fares for each route, covering economy and premium economy, for December 1–15, along with data for routes affected by the disruption.
- The Competition Commission of India has moved to proceed in the case and has sought details from IndiGo and the DGCA as it assesses allegations of abuse of dominance, including claims of cancellations followed by higher-priced seat offers.
- Temporary government airfare caps imposed on December 6 remain in effect, with maximum economy fares set at ₹7,500 (≤500 km), ₹12,000 (500–1,000 km), ₹15,000 (1,000–1,500 km) and ₹18,000 (>1,500 km), and officials are considering whether to revoke them this month.
- Regulatory steps already in place include a 10% cut to IndiGo’s winter schedule and directives to avoid certain high-demand routes, with show-cause notices issued to senior executives.
- IndiGo’s early-December collapse led to roughly 4,300–4,500 cancellations tied to pilot shortages and roster issues, and the AirSewa portal logged 14,002 complaints in December, underscoring the consumer impact under review.