Swift Measures Highlight India’s Growing Strength in Managing Aviation Challenges

NEW DELHI — As India’s largest airline grappled with an unprecedented wave of flight cancellations, the government moved swiftly to reassure passengers and restore order, underscoring the country’s growing capacity to manage crises in its booming aviation sector. In recent days, IndiGo cancelled more than a thousand flights, stranding thousands of travellers and sending ticket prices soaring. But within hours, the Prime Minister’s Office and the Civil Aviation Ministry intervened decisively: capping fares, mandating refunds, and summoning airline executives to ensure accountability. India’s intervention unfolded with remarkable speed and clarity. Authorities ordered IndiGo to complete refunds for all cancelled flights … Continue reading Swift Measures Highlight India’s Growing Strength in Managing Aviation Challenges