A shortage of pilots at IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has resulted in the cancellation of a minimum of 150 flights and delays of dozens more, leaving thousands of travellers stranded at airports including New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Social media was filled with complaints as passengers faced extended waits and confusion at airport counters. Advertisement

Three airport sources and an IndiGo pilot confirmed that the shortage was triggered by new government regulations aimed at combating pilot fatigue and increasing required rest periods. These rules, which came into effect in July and November, have made maintaining flight rosters significantly more complex for the carrier.

IndiGo stated its operations have been “significantly disrupted” over the past two days, with unf

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