Bengaluru: India’s aviation network came under severe strain on Thursday as IndiGo, the country’s largest airline, cancelled dozens of flights for a third consecutive day, leaving thousands of passengers stranded across major airports. At Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru alone, 73 flights were cancelled, deepening the operational crisis that has disrupted schedules across the country.

Officials at Bengaluru airport confirmed that the cancellations were among the highest in the country, with many passengers arriving at terminals only to learn of last-minute delays or outright cancellations. Seating areas overflowed with stranded travellers, some waiting through the night for rebooking options, while others were forced to abandon journeys due to lack of clarity from the airli

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