Thousands of travellers stranded in India as IndiGo airline cancels flights

In December 2025, IndiGo, India's largest airline, cancelled thousands of flights, stranding travelers throughout the country. The cancellations stemmed from the airline's failure to adequately prepare for new regulations regarding pilot working hours. The new rules created scheduling conflicts that IndiGo was unable to resolve, leading to widespread disruptions. As a result, numerous passengers experienced travel delays and were left without transportation. The airline has not yet released details on how it will compensate or rebook affected passengers.