Dhaka, Jan. 8 -- India's government has sought detailed airfare data from major airlines including IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet and Akasa Air as competition authorities probe widespread flight disruptions that hit the country in December, a government document reviewed by news agency shows.

The move comes after thousands of passengers were stranded nationwide last month when IndiGo, India's largest carrier with a market share of about 65pc, cancelled roughly 4,500 flights due to pilot shortages.

The disruptions led to sharp fare increases on some routes, prompting the government to impose temporary price caps.

India's competition watchdog, the Competition Commission of India (CCI), said in December it was proceeding against IndiGo to ex...