In a significant move to stabilise air travel disruptions, the Union government has directed IndiGo, the country’s largest airline, to reduce its operations by 10% following a wave of over 2,000 flight cancellations in recent days. The decision comes even as IndiGo maintained that its services had largely returned to normal.
IndiGo currently operates approximately 2,200 flights daily, meaning the mandated reduction will lead to the cancellation of more than 200 additional flights. Officials said the step is aimed at restoring operational stability and preventing further inconvenience to passengers.
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“The ministry considers it necessary to curtail overall IndiGo routes, which will help in stabilising the airline’s operations and lead to reduced cancellations. A curtailment of 10 per cent has been ordered. While abiding with it, IndiGo will continue to cover all its destinations as before,” the airline said in a statement posted on X.
The ministry has also directed the carrier to strictly adhere to fare caps and implement all passenger convenience measures without exception.
Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu confirmed the development on X, stating that the ministry had held a review meeting with the airline to assess the ongoing disruptions and enforce corrective measures.
The government’s intervention marks one of the strongest regulatory actions in the sector in recent years, as authorities work to mitigate widespread passenger inconvenience caused by the cancellations.
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