The IndiGo flight disruptions continued to dominate Indian media on December 6, entering their fifth day. Early reports indicated persistent widespread cancellations and passenger inconvenience. The government intervened by morning, imposing fare caps on air tickets to curb opportunistic pricing and ordering passenger refunds by December 7. The Railways also deployed extra coaches and special trains to mitigate passenger issues.
By the afternoon, the government's stance hardened, with reports suggesting the Centre sought the IndiGo CEO's ouster and planned heavy penalties. The Prime Minister's Office was reportedly in touch with the CEO, and the Ministry summoned top officials. In the late afternoon, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued a show-cause notice to IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers, demanding a response within 24 hours, escalating regulatory scrutiny on the airline's operational issues.
Separately, Vladimir Putin's visit continued to generate headlines, with some analysis highlighting India's strategic balance. India also secured a cricket victory against South Africa in the ODI decider.