IndiGo flight chaos enters third day as crew shortages trigger nationwide disruptions

India’s largest airline, IndiGo, plunged deeper into operational turmoil Thursday with over 180 flights from three major airports cancelled as stringent government regulations on crew safety caps further disrupted roster planning.

The cascading breakdown, now in its third day, has stranded thousands of passengers across major airports, turning terminals into scenes of anger, confusion and long queues.