With scores of IndiGo flights cancelled on a daily basis in the first week of December, India’s aviation system was brought to its knees given that IndiGo commanded a domestic market share of 65%. There were demands from some quarters for a CCI inquiry to determine whether IndiGo indulged in anti-competitive practices or abuse of dominant position. The disruption’s peak—December 3-5—saw 2,507 IndiGo flights cancelled and another 1,852 delayed. Passengers of cancelled flights searching for their baggages at terminal 1 of IGI airport followed by the indigo flight disruptions on Thursday night. According to experts, a company’s dominance by itself is not considered anticompetitive, but abuse of dominant position is.

Source: Indian Express February 04, 2026 15:35 UTC