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The government has imposed temporary airfare caps ranging from Rs 7,500 to Rs 18,000 amid a sharp surge in ticket prices following widespread IndiGo flight cancellations. The civil aviation ministry is monitoring fares closely and has ordered expedited refunds and support for affected passengers

IndiGo cancelled all domestic flights from Delhi on December 5, causing airfare spikes nationwide. Fares on routes like Delhi–Bengaluru reached Rs 1.02 lakh. Crew shortages due to new pilot duty norms and previous cancellations worsened the disruption, stranding thousands of passengers.

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At 36, three-time Lok Sabha MP from Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam is the youngest minister in the Modi 3.0 cabinet.

Netizens have turned to social media to express their frustration and concern over the sudden surge in airfare prices.

Sudden rush to get on a happy journey out of the city during the year’s end has led to a surge in airfare

The lower caps were imposed to help the airlines that have been struggling financially due to coronavirus-related travel restrictions.