Bengaluru woman stranded with father’s ashes after IndiGo flight cancelled

As IndiGo’s large-scale flight disruptions continue to impact passengers across the country, a woman travelling with her late father’s ashes was left stranded at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport on Friday — fearing she may miss the final rites scheduled in Haridwar.

Namita, who was headed to Delhi and then onward to Dehradun for her father’s asthi visarjan, said her flight was cancelled without prior intimation, leaving her devastated and unsure of how to reach on time. Also Read | Delhi to Mumbai flight prices surge up to ₹48,972 amid IndiGo crisis

She said airline staff suggested she book seats on another carrier, but tickets were priced around ₹ 60,000 per person, far beyond what her family could afford at the moment. With no alternative arrangements offered, Namita