‘Full-blown fiasco’: As IndiGo fails to fly, chaos at Bengaluru airport; 102 flights cancelled

IndiGo flights faced massive disruptions across India on Thursday. Bengaluru alone saw 52 arrivals and 50 departures cancelled. Passengers experienced long queues and uncertainty. The airline cited pilot shortages and crew duty limits. IndiGo has requested operational exemptions until February 10, 2026, to stabilize operations. Fares on other airlines increased significantly amid the crisis.