Earlier on Friday (Dec 12), the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday (Dec 12) sacked four flight operations inspectors (FOIs) amid an investigation into massive flight cancellations.

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Earlier today, the airline said it is set to operate more than 2,000 flights nationwide today, with daily performance improving since last week.

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On the subject of the government's mechanism to regulate airfare, Naidu said that while India's aviation operates in a deregulated environment, the government retains authority to cap airfares during extraordinary circumstances under the Aircraft Act.



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This comes days after the nationwide flight disruption of IndiGo flights that led to over 1,600 cancellations in a single day last week.

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In an internal order the aviation regulator stated that the move was necessitated "in view of passenger inconvenience caused because of large-scale disruptions in the operations of IndiGo Airlines at various airports across the country."
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The DGCA has decided to constitute an Oversight Team that will be deployed to the airline’s corporate office in Gurugram to look into several aspects, including total fleet, pilot numbers, crew utilisation and unplanned leaves.

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The DGCA officers will also closely examine the status of flight delays and cancellations, congestion at terminal areas, management of queues at check-in counters, security points, and boarding gates, and if adequate operational manpower is deployed by both IndiGo and the airport.

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The spike in demand led to the doubling and tripling of flight prices, as stranded passengers struggled to book tickets. Flights to several foreign cities cost less than many busy domestic routes. A one-way ticket fare between Mumbai and Delhi soared to Rs 35,000 in the economy category.

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IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers, in a video statement, said an internal review is underway to examine the situation that unfolded.

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The government’s strict action comes despite IndiGo claiming that its operations have returned to normal and are now running smoothly.


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DGCA noted that Indigo has increased its departures by 9.66 per cent in its current winter schedule when compared with last year’s, while 6.05 per cent when compared to its summer schedule for this year.

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IndiGo said it is set to operate more than 1,800 flights on Monday, up from 1,650 on Sunday. The airline added that over 4,500 bags had already been returned to customers and that it remained “on track to deliver the remaining baggage within the next 36 hours.”

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Why isn’t the Supreme Court stepping in on IndiGo’s flight chaos? With thousands stranded and 2,500 delays reported, the CJI says there’s “no urgency” for now. Here's what the CJI said.

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The ministry also instructed the airlines not to levy any rescheduling charges for passengers whose travel plans were affected.

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The Ministry of Civil Aviation has today, instructed that IndiGo should clear all pending passenger refunds by 8:00 PM on Sunday, December 7, 2025. It has also warned that any delay or non-compliance with the direction will result in immediate regulatory action against the airlines.

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