Synopsis: IndiGo cancelled 470+ flights and hundreds are delayed, as of Saturday, 6 December. Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad are among worst hit. Chaos triggered by crew shortage from FDTL norms continues as fares spike to Rs 80,000. Meanwhile, DGCA has suspended new rule till Feb 2026. Normalcy can be expected in the next three days, and full recovery by 15 Dec. On the other hand, Railways and rival airlines have stepped in to provide relief.

India’s biggest aviation collapse refuses to end as IndiGo cancelled more than 470 flights and delayed hundreds others, marking the fifth straight day of widespread disruption that has stranded lakhs of passengers and sent domestic airfares through the roof.

Trigger remains the same – acute crew shortage after the sudden rollout of revise

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