CHENNAI: Chennai faced major travel chaos on Sunday as IndiGo cancelled 100 flights in just one day, marking the sixth consecutive day of widespread disruption.

Passengers with confirmed tickets were left stranded, while fares on other airlines shot up to five times the usual price, adding to their frustration.

The cancellations stem from an ongoing severe staff shortage at IndiGo. After duty-time restrictions were imposed on airline crews, the carrier has been struggling to roster enough pilots and staff to operate its scheduled services.

As a result, flights have been cancelled continuously for the past five days, with more than 2,000 flights grounded nationwide. The impact has hit not only domestic routes but also international services.

At Chennai airport, angry passengers were se

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