June 28, 2026

Ministry of Civil Aviation

Flight delays, cancellations, compensation & more: Air travelers have rights during disruptions— government rules explained

Flight delays, cancellations, compensation & more: Air travelers have rights during disruptions— government rules explained

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The Ministry of Civil Aviation has provided for extensive rights and protections of air travelers. It gives clear guidelines on flight delays, cancellations, baggage, ticket management among other things.These provisions become significant to understand to ensure consumer rights especially after the recent flight disruption crisis. Here’s a glimpse at certain key provisions to ensure passenger…

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IndiGo meltdown: Senior aviation officers to conduct on-ground inspection; facilities at 10 major airports to be reviewed

IndiGo meltdown: Senior aviation officers to conduct on-ground inspection; facilities at 10 major airports to be reviewed

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The ministry of civil aviation on Tuesday directed senior officials to conduct on-ground inspections at major airports to assess the situation firsthand and review the challenges passengers are facing.This comes as the operational breakdown at IndiGo continues to cause chaos at airports around the country. Officials at the rank of deputy secretary, director and joint…

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IndiGo turmoil escalates: Government caps fares, orders refunds, summons CEO - top points

IndiGo turmoil escalates: Government caps fares, orders refunds, summons CEO – top points

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Representative image (AI-generated) NEW DELHI: IndiGo’s nationwide operational crisis entered its fifth day on Satuday, with the airline cancelling over 800 flights, even as the government tightened oversight, imposed fare caps, ordered immediate refunds and warned of regulatory action for any non-compliance. While the disruptions continued to affect thousands of passengers across the country, the…

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