New Delhi, Dec. 6 -- Long queues, distressed travellers, and a string of flight cancellations led to a chaotic start to the day at Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Saturday, as IndiGo's nationwide operational crisis showed little sign of easing.

The turmoil unfolded even after the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) temporarily suspended its Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) directive. The decision to hold the order in abeyance came amid several days of widespread delays and cancellations across IndiGo's network, leaving passengers on multiple routes struggling to rearrange their journeys.

According to airport authorities, between midnight and 6 am on Saturday, seven incoming flights and twelve de...