CCPA fines SpiceJet Rs 1 lakh for 'dark patterns' in flight booking flow

India's consumer watchdog penalized SpiceJet Rs 1 lakh for deploying deceptive 'dark patterns' on its booking platform. The enforcement action signals tightening scrutiny of online interface practices across e-commerce and travel booking in India.

— Filed Fri, 17 Jul, 2026, 19:30 IST · Source ET Small Business · Updated

India's CCPA fined SpiceJet Rs 1 lakh for using deceptive 'dark patterns' on its flight booking platform, a consumer-protection enforcement action relevant to online booking and e-commerce interface practices in India.

Why this matters

The fine follows CCPA action against SpiceJet over dark patterns in booking consent flows, reinforcing a pattern of regulatory scrutiny on the airline's booking interface design.

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