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After SpiceJet adds flights, Air India Group looks to increase capacity amid IndiGo disruptions

IndiGo flight cancellation news, IndiGo crisis replacement flights: The move is expected to provide much-needed relief by offering an alternative travel option for those stranded due to IndiGo flight cancellations.

2 min readUpdated: Dec 6, 2025 08:03 PM IST

On Friday, SpiceJet announced the deployment of 100 additional flights to ensure passengers’ travel plans remain unaffected.

IndiGo flight cancellation news: On Friday, SpiceJet announced the deployment of 100 additional flights to ensure passengers’ travel plans remain unaffected. (Image: Express photo by Sankhadeep Banerjee)

IndiGo flight news, IndiGo flight cancellation, SpiceJet and Air India relief flights: After SpiceJet, the Air India Group on Saturday announced that it is looking to increase its capacity to help passengers reach their destinations. The move is expected to provide much-needed relief by offering an alternative travel option for those stranded due to IndiGo flight cancellations.

In a statement, the Tata Group-owned airline said: “Air India and Air India Express are seeking to add capacity to help travellers and their baggage reach their destinations as quickly as possible.”

It further stated that economy class fares on non-stop domestic flights operated by Air India and Air India Express have been capped since December 4 to prevent the usual demand-and-supply pricing mechanism from being triggered by revenue management systems.

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“Air India & Air India Express clarify that, since 4 December, economy class airfares on non-stop domestic flights have been proactively capped to prevent the usual demand-and-supply mechanism being applied by revenue management systems.

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We are aware of screenshots of last-minute itineraries with one-stop or two-stop flights or a combination of economy and premium economy or business cabins taken from third party platforms. It is not technically possible to cap all such permutations, but we are engaging such platforms to exercise oversight,” it said.

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Air India & Air India Express clarify that, since 4 December, economy class airfares on non-stop domestic flights have been proactively capped to prevent the usual demand-and-supply mechanism being applied by revenue management systems.

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— Air India (@airindia) December 6, 2025

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On Friday, SpiceJet announced the deployment of 100 additional flights to ensure passengers’ travel plans remain unaffected. The airline also introduced several services covering destinations such as Delhi, Mumbai, Leh, Kolkata, Dharamshala, Pune, Dubai, Ahmedabad, Srinagar, Hyderabad, Gorakhpur, Goa, Bagdogra, Udaipur, Varanasi, Phuket, Jammu, Bengaluru and more.

Anish Mondal

Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education & Expertise Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read More

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