As jet gas spikes, govt removes airfare caps imposed after December cancellation mess| India Information
The Centre has withdrawn the momentary cap on home airfares imposed within the aftermath of the December 2025 flight disruption disaster involving IndiGo, marking a return to market-driven pricing as operations stabilise throughout the aviation sector.
In an order issued on Friday, the Ministry of Civil Aviation mentioned the fare cap, launched on December 6, 2025, was aimed toward containing an “irregular surge” in ticket costs and safeguarding passenger pursuits throughout a interval of constrained capability.
The ministry added that the state of affairs has since “stabilised”, with restoration of capability and normalisation of operations throughout the sector. Following a evaluate, it mentioned, the fare cap will stand withdrawn with impact from March 23, 2026.
