Govt announces maximum fares that airlines can charge amid IndiGo chaos

Civil Aviation Ministry has imposed temporary fare ceilings across routes to curb surge pricing after mass flight cancellations by IndiGo. For flights up to 500km distance, airlines can charge a maximum fare of ₹7,500. For flights with distance between 500km and 1,000km, a maximum fare of ₹12,000 can be charged while for flights above 1,500km, maximum ₹18,000 can be charged.