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India Today Report: Chaos At Kolkata Airport As IndiGo Cancels Flights Without Prior Notice

IndiGo Airlines is facing significant operational challenges, resulting in mass flight cancellations and leaving hundreds of thousands of passengers stranded across India. The crisis, now extending into its fourth day, is attributed to crew shortages and the airline's failure to adapt to new regulatory pilot rest norms, leading to surging fares and considerable frustration among travelers.

India Today Report: Chaos At Kolkata Airport As IndiGo Cancels Flights Without Prior Notice

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Key Highlights

  • IndiGo has cancelled over 500 flights in four days, affecting passengers nationwide.
  • Passengers report being informed of cancellations mid-journey, leading to increased frustration.
  • Airfares have surged, with some routes increasing from Rs 7,500 to Rs 25,000.
  • Government intervention was prompted due to widespread disruption affecting other airlines.
  • The airline attributes issues to planning gaps in implementing new pilot rest regulations.
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Sources

  1. India Today Report: Chaos At Kolkata Airport As IndiGo Cancels Flights Without Prior Notice
  2. IndiGo Crisis Day 3: Passengers Stranded at Chennai Airport as Flights Cancelled Without Notice
  3. Airport chaos leaves lakhs stranded. Is IndiGo solely to blame?
  4. Watch: IndiGo flight cancellations stretch into fourth straight day
  5. IndiGo’s December chaos is unfolding—and passengers are paying the price

This quick summary is automatically generated using AI based on reports from multiple news sources. The content has not been reviewed or verified by humans. For complete details, accuracy, and context, please refer to the original published articles.

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