Delhi High Court Questions Centre on IndiGo Flight Chaos, Surge in Fares Up to Rs 39,000, and Pilot Overwork

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:19am on 10 Dec 2025,Wednesday India

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday questioned the Centre over the IndiGo flight crisis, where hundreds of flights were cancelled and fares surged up to Rs 39,000. Justice Gedela asked why airlines were allowed to overcharge and why pilots were overworked. The court noted the situation caused passenger harassment and economic loss. While the Centre listed steps taken during the crisis, the court emphasized that the focus should be on preventing such events. Authorities were asked what measures were taken to compensate passengers and ensure airline employees act responsibly. The court demanded answers on accountability and preventive action. (PC: NDTV)

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