The spectacular collapse of IndiGo’s operations this week was far more than a routine scheduling failure. It was a raw and painful reminder of how fragile India’s aviation industry truly is. For an airline that built its identity on reliability and discipline, the past few days have been nothing short of a public reckoning.

IndiGo, which carries six out of every ten domestic passengers, descended into nationwide chaos within hours. Thousands were stranded as airports struggled to cope with a wave of cancellations. A single day saw roughly 550 IndiGo flights scrapped, contributing to a staggering total of more than 1,000 cancellations across major hubs. Delhi witnessed 172 cancellations, Mumbai 118, and Bengaluru 100, turning terminals into scenes of utter confusion.

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