Is IndiGo too big to fail? And what about lack of pilots leading to the flight chaos theory?

Is IndiGo too big to fail ?

It's a question that must be asked after the airline's breathtaking ascent and the chaos that its extraordinary domination of the aviation sector has unleashed over the past few days. On Friday afternoon, even the government body was forced to yield to the giant of our skies and roll back rules temporarily.

After its launch in 2006, IndiGo mushroomed into India's largest airline by pursuing a disciplined low-cost model, high aircraft utilisation, and rapid fleet expansion. Today, IndiGo operates around 2,300 flights every day to 137 destinations, including 94 domestic and 43 international cities, supported by a fleet of 418 aircraft. With an almost 65% share of India's domestic market, it is not just a major airline—it is the backbone of Indian air tra