India, Dec. 3 -- IndiGo faced intense public backlash after massive flight delays and operational disruptions left thousands of passengers stranded across major airports, including Mumbai and Bengaluru, on Wednesday.

Social media was inundated with complaints, with several travellers calling the situation an "absolute mockery" of airline management and passenger rights.

Around 70 flights have been delayed in Mumbai and Bengaluru, HT has learnt.

According to the post shared by passengers on social media, delays ranged from 30 minutes to more than five hours. Many travellers reported long queues, lack of information, and repeated changes in departure schedules, which worsened congestion at check-in counters and boarding gates.

IndiGo is...