IndiGo meltdown deepens: Passengers weep, howl, climb on counters; 650 flights remain cancelled for the day

Despite the relaxation of Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) rules, chaos continued across major Indian airports on Sunday. Passengers angry, exhausted and desperate were seen shouting, sobbing and climbing service counters. IndiGo said it managed to operate 1,650 flights out of its 2,300 daily domestic and international services, while 650 flights were cancelled as the airline attempts to stabilise operations after five days of severe disruption. Passengers across the country continue to face huge delays, cancellations and logistical challenges, with major hubs such as Hyderabad, Kolkata and Delhi the worst affected. Stranded travellers at the airports expressed their frustration over the lack of options. At Thiruvananthapuram airport, passenger Pravita Hari said she had received