In a post on X, the Congress leader wrote, "I am glad that the Ministry of Civil Aviation has woken up at last and capped the Economy Class fares. As long the duopoly in the airline sector remains, caps on Economy Class fares must remain in force. Absent robust competition, the only way t
Passengers across India are facing significant disruptions as IndiGo grapples with flight cancellations, causing delays and logistical challenges for travellers.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has formally issued a show-cause notice to IndiGo's Chief Executive Officer Pieter Elbers--holding the airline accountable for large-scale operational disruptions in recent days and pointing to "significant lapses in planning, oversight and
According to airport data accessed on Saturday, several major hubs reported significant cancellations by IndiGo. Hyderabad Airport recorded 69 planned cancellations, including 26 arrivals and 43 departures.
Speaking to reporters here, Singh said that transparency was lacking since institutions are privatised, flagging that there has been no clear statement from the airline's management.
Following days of widespread disruptions across its network, IndiGo said on Saturday that it looks to operate over 1500 flights by the end of the day, confirming that there are some "early signs of improvement".
In the wake of recent disruptions, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation and Cooperation Murlidhar Mohol on Saturday said that the DGCA has set up a four-member committee to review the operational disruptions in IndiGo Airlines.
The airline added that cancellations have dropped below 850 flights compared to previous days and urged travellers to check the latest flight status online and seek refunds if needed.
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu shared on X, announcing strict directives to IndiGo amid widespread cancellations and delays, ordering the airline to clear all pending passenger refunds and complete the entire refund process for cancelled or disrupted flights by 8
"No questions asked. In response to recent events, all refunds for your cancellations will be processed automatically to your original mode of payment," the X post read.