New Delhi, India – In an attempt to control the chaos caused by the crisis of India’s major airline, IndiGo, Indian authorities have announced a cap on airfare prices.
This government action came after hundreds of travelers were stranded
for the fifth day in a row due to the cancellation and delay of a large number of the company’s flights.
Chronic problems
Reuters reported that the crisis was caused by a severe shortage of pilots and flight crews.
In addition to chronic technical problems with a number of the company’s Airbus A320neo aircraft,
This resulted in the suspension of approximately 50 flights per day.
Indigo’s handling of the crisis sparked widespread anger among passengers and authorities.
Other airlines have taken advantage of the situation to raise ticket prices
to unprecedented levels on routes normally served by IndiGo.
The government’s decision to impose a price ceiling aims to protect consumers
and prevent exploitation under the current circumstances.
A threat to passenger confidence
IndiGo is the largest airline in India in terms of market share.
This disruption poses a significant threat to passenger confidence in the domestic aviation sector.
The Indian government is currently pressuring the company
to find immediate and long-term solutions.
This is to ensure the stability of its flight schedules and to prevent
a recurrence of such crises in the future.
