IndiGo flight chaos leaves travelers stranded, government steps in
This December, IndiGo—India's biggest airline—ran into major trouble, canceling over 1,600 flights across the country.
The meltdown was triggered primarily by new pilot work rules, with a packed winter schedule, crowded airports, and tech glitches also contributing.
On December 4 alone, only 8.5% of IndiGo flights were on time, leaving thousands stuck at airports.
Why it matters
With IndiGo controlling more than 60% of India's domestic air market, these disruptions hit a lot of people hard.
The government quickly ordered full refunds by December 7 and put price caps on other airlines to stop fare hikes.
Officials are investigating what went wrong and have promised strict action so passengers can trust flying again—especially as travel demand keeps rising in India.