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The authorities lifted the short-term cap on home airfares that had been launched after widespread flight disruptions involving IndiGo in December final 12 months, information company PTI reported on Saturday, citing an order issued by the Civil Aviation Ministry.
The ministry mentioned the restriction can be withdrawn with impact from March 23, 2026, following a evaluation of present working situations, PTI reported. The choice additionally comes at a time when airways are coping with disruptions on worldwide routes amid the continuing West Asia battle.
Even because the cap was eliminated, the ministry requested airways to keep pricing self-discipline and act responsibly.
“Airlines shall ensure that fares remain reasonable, transparent and commensurate with market conditions, and that passenger interests are not adversely impacted,” the order, as cited by PTI, mentioned.
The ministry additionally warned towards sharp fare spikes, noting that any “excessive or unjustified surge” in ticket costs, particularly throughout peak demand, disruptions or exigencies, can be taken severely.
It added that airfare tendencies are being monitored in actual time to verify irregular pricing.
The fare caps had been imposed on December 6 to comprise a pointy rise in ticket costs following large-scale disruptions in IndiGo’s operations. The ministry mentioned the state of affairs has since improved, with capability restored and operations normalised throughout the sector.
“…The prevailing situation has since stabilised, with restoration of capacity and normalisation of operations across the sector. Upon review, it has been decided that the fare cap… shall stand withdrawn with effect from March 23, 2026,” the order, as per PTI, mentioned.
First Published: Mar 21 2026 | 11:11 PM IST