IndiGo Crisis: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday pulled up the government over the ongoing IndiGo fiasco and questioned the sharp spike in airfares amid the crisis. The airline’s chaos continued, with 10 departing flights reportedly cancelled at Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport as of 8 am on Wednesday. Passengers have been left stranded amid widespread flight disruptions and cancellations.
ANI reported that ASG Chetan Sharma has assured the court that a complete framework exists and the government has responded ‘swiftly and firmly’, and added, “especially to protect senior citizens and medically vulnerable air passengers.”
Meanwhile, the High Court questioned the sharp spike in airfares, noting that tickets previously available for Rs. 5,000 had surged to Rs. 30,000 to 35,000.
“If there were a crisis, how could other airlines be allowed to take advantage? How can fares jump to ₹35,000–39,000? How could other carriers start charging these amounts? How can this happen?” the bench asked.
In response, ASG Chetan Sharma, referring to relevant documents, submitted that the “statutory mechanism is totally in place.”
ASG informed the Delhi HC that a show-cause notice had been issued and the airline, in its reply, had “offered a profuse apology.”
He added that the FDTL scheme had been pending since 2024 because of the airline’s repeated requests for extensions and continued assurances before the single judge.
The Chief Justice questioned the government’s oversight, “If they failed, what action did you take? You allowed the situation to reach this point.”
ASG informed the Delhi High Court that a show-cause notice had been issued and the airline, in its reply, had “offered a profuse apology.” He added that the FDTL scheme had been pending since 2024 because of the airline’s repeated requests for extensions and continued assurances… https://t.co/KwiRmQoL1v
— ANI (@ANI) December 10, 2025
(with ANI inputs)
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