Ranchi Airport Chaos: IndiGo Flight Disruptions Leave Passengers Stranded

Passengers at Ranchi airport faced disruptions as IndiGo cancelled numerous flights due to crew shortages from new rest rules. The lack of communication aggravated frustrations. The airport director assured that solutions are underway, while DGCA granted exemptions to help IndiGo stabilize operations.

Passengers at Ranchi airport experienced significant delays and cancellations on Friday as a host of IndiGo flights were disrupted, leaving travelers in confusion and distress.

According to Airport Director Vinod Kumar, the cancellations affected incoming and outgoing flights to major cities, with passengers citing a lack of communication from the airline.

The disruptions stemmed from crew shortages due to new mandatory rest periods. In response, the aviation authority DGCA offered exemptions to aid IndiGo in normalizing operations.

(With inputs from agencies.)