Rs 70k to B'luru but Rs 25k to London: Airfares explode amid massive IndiGo crisis; flyers rush for options

IndiGo's massive operational chaos led to hundreds of flight cancellations and exorbitant domestic fares, with Delhi-Bengaluru tickets reaching Rs 70,000. International destinations like Thailand and London offered significantly cheaper alternatives. The airline's miscalculation of pilot needs under new regulations caused widespread traveler distress and criticism over its management.

Rs 70k to B'luru but Rs 25k to London: Airfares explode amid massive IndiGo crisis; flyers rush for options
IndiGo's massive operational chaos led to hundreds of flight cancellations and exorbitant domestic fares, with Delhi-Bengaluru tickets reaching Rs 70,000. International destinations like Thailand and London offered significantly cheaper alternatives. The airline's miscalculation of pilot needs under new regulations caused widespread traveler distress and criticism over its management.