Flights in Chaos: IndiGo's Struggles Leave Travelers in Limbo

IndiGo, India's largest airline, is in a tough spot. The company's recent issues with flight cancellations have caused a lot of trouble for travelers. The problem started because IndiGo didn't plan well for new rules about pilots' work hours. These rules, which kicked in on November 1, made it hard for the airline to manage its flight schedules. On Saturday, things were a bit better, but still not great. Hundreds of people were stuck outside airports in Bengaluru and Mumbai. IndiGo had to cancel 385 flights that day. That's a lot, but it's better than the 1, 000 flights they canceled the day before. The Indian government has stepped in to help. They relaxed some rules for IndiGo to make things easier. The airline hopes to get back to normal between December 10 and 15. But for now, travelers are still facing a lot of uncertainty. Other airlines like Air India and Akasa haven't had these problems. They've managed to keep their flights running smoothly. This makes IndiGo's situation even more noticeable. At the airports, the scene was chaotic. People like Satish Konde were left stranded. He was supposed to catch a connecting flight to Nagpur but found out his flight was canceled. He was still waiting for his luggage to be returned. This whole situation shows how important it is for airlines to plan ahead. IndiGo's failure to do so has caused a lot of trouble for both the company and its customers.