Rs 70k to B’luru but Rs 25k to London: Fares reach sky high amid IndiGo crisis; flyers rush for options

IndiGo’s massive operational chaos led to hundreds of flight cancellations and exorbitant domestic fares, with Delhi-Bengaluru tickets reaching Rs 70,000. International destinations like Thailand and London offered significantly cheaper alternatives. The airline’s miscalculation of pilot needs under new regulations caused widespread traveler distress and criticism over its management.