Indigo flight cancellations trigger surge in fares, passengers face chaos
Bengaluru: Passengers who once praised Indigo Airlines are now expressing frustration as the airline’s operations have caused widespread disruption over the past four days.
Daily cancellations of 500 to 600 flights have left travellers stranded, while other airlines are taking advantage of the situation by hiking fares, leading to intense public anger.
Double-rate fare surge
Indigo has cancelled flights across all routes, with disruptions expected to continue for another ten days. The airline has issued an apology to affected passengers.
Meanwhile, other carriers have raised fares dramatically, with tickets from Bengaluru to Delhi, which earlier cost around Rs 4,000–5,000, now priced between Rs 45,000 and Rs 80,000.
Current ticket prices
- Bengaluru–Mumbai: Rs 39,525–74,055
- Bengaluru–Kochi: Rs 18,850
- Bengaluru–Hyderabad: Rs 12,000–13,000
- Bengaluru–Goa: Rs 16,000–24,000
- Bengaluru–Surat: Rs 34,118
- Bengaluru–Pune: Rs 24,000–34,000
- Bengaluru–Chennai: Rs 25,010
Government alert
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has issued an alert to airlines, warning them not to impose arbitrary fare hikes. Airlines have been instructed to adhere to fare norms and regulations. The ministry has also stated that strict action will be taken against carriers that fail to comply with these guidelines.
Passengers are urged to check fares carefully before booking and avoid paying excessively inflated prices. While Indigo works to resume normal operations, the government is monitoring ticket rates closely to ensure compliance and prevent exploitation of the ongoing flight disruptions.
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