Civil Aviation Ministry has imposed temporary fare ceilings across routes to curb surge pricing after mass flight cancellations by IndiGo. For flights up to 500km distance, airlines can charge a maximum fare of ₹7,500. For flights with distance between 500km and 1,000km, a maximum fare of ₹12,000 can be charged while for flights above 1,500km, maximum ₹18,000 can be charged.

Govt announces maximum fares that airlines can charge amid IndiGo chaos

PM Narendra Modi's office has intervened in the chaos that ensued due to IndiGo cancelling nearly all its flights, multiple reports said. Officials from Civil Aviation Ministry and aviation regulator DGCA are briefing PM Modi's office on the crisis. Additionally, top IndiGo executives have reportedly been summoned for another high-level meeting by the Civil Aviation Ministry on Saturday evening.

PM Modi's office intervenes as IndiGo chaos continues: Report

The government is planning a big action against IndiGo and is likely to seek the removal of its CEO Pieter Elbers amid chaos due to mass cancellations by the airline, reports said. An unprecedented crackdown on the airline is in the works as the country's aviation ministry summoned IndiGo's officials this evening, NDTV reported while quoting sources.

Centre plans big action against IndiGo, likely to get CEO Pieter Elbers sacked: Report

Airfares are skyrocketing to over ₹1 lakh amid chaos caused by IndiGo cancellations. Tickets for Delhi to Kolkata flights that usually cost ₹4,500-₹9,000 were costing between ₹43,000 and ₹1.2 lakh on Saturday. While Delhi to Mumbai airfares are usually around ₹5,000-₹8,000, the airlines were charging around ₹24,000-₹1.1 lakh on Saturday. The government has now ordered capping of airfares.

Chart compares usual airfares with current skyrocketing airfares amid IndiGo chaos

Civil Aviation Ministry has directed IndiGo to clear pending passenger refunds for all cancelled or disrupted flights by 8:00 PM on December 7 and warned of immediate regulatory action in case of delay or non-compliance. It also directed IndiGo to ensure that baggage that was separated from passengers is traced and delivered to their address within the next 48 hours.

Govt orders IndiGo to clear refunds by Dec 7, deliver passengers' luggage to their homes

The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has issued a directive to airlines to curb "opportunistic pricing" and "ensure fair and reasonable fares across all affected routes". This came as air fares skyrocketed after IndiGo cancelled hundreds of flights. "These (fare) caps will remain in force until the situation fully stabilises...The Ministry will continue to closely monitor fare levels," it said.

Govt caps air fares as prices shoot up amid IndiGo crisis, issues directive

India stand-in captain KL Rahul won the toss and elected to bowl first against South Africa in the third ODI in Visakhapatnam. India have won a toss in ODI cricket after 752 days. They had lost 20 tosses in a row in a one-in-one-million rarity. The crowd erupted in celebration after India won the toss in the series decider.

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