India's Top Airline Cancels Over 1,200 Flights, Stranding Thousands

Chaos erupted at airports across India as the country's largest airline, IndiGo, canceled more than 1,200 flights. The cancellations, which began earlier this week, left thousands of passengers stranded on Thursday. The airline blamed "unforeseen operational challenges." These included technical problems, bad weather, and new government rules for airline staff. India's aviation regulator has ordered an investigation. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation demanded that IndiGo submit a plan to fix the ongoing disruptions. Frustrated passengers expressed their anger online. Many shared stories of missed events and costly last-minute travel changes.