New Delhi, Dec. 6 -- IndiGo, India's largest airline, is grappling with a cascading operational crisis that has forced the cancellation of more than 1,500 flights a day since Tuesday, as staffing shortages collide with newly imposed crew regulations.
The disruptions have left passengers across major hubs, including Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Kolkata, confronting hours-long delays and sharply rising fares.
Amid mounting frustration, sources said the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has summoned IndiGo's senior leadership to account for the turmoil and present a plan to stabilise operations.
As a result of the fewer numbers of flight connecting domestic routes, fares have shot up to 4-5 times normal rates.
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