IndiGo Chaos Clouds Junior Hockey World Cup Experience

Operational disruptions at IndiGo, India's largest airline, marred the Junior Hockey World Cup experience for international visitors. Families faced flight delays, prompting many to alter plans and fear travel hurdles. The crisis overshadowed the tournament, as participants and supporters scrambled for alternatives in a heavily affected travel schedule.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Chennai | Updated: 08-12-2025 15:44 IST | Created: 08-12-2025 15:44 IST
IndiGo Chaos Clouds Junior Hockey World Cup Experience
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Visitors from around the world attending the Junior Hockey World Cup in India faced unexpected challenges due to a crisis at IndiGo, the country's top domestic airline. Flight delays and cancellations left many stranded, forcing significant disruptions to travel plans and overshadowing the sporting event.

Among those affected was Kate from Australia, whose dream to visit the Taj Mahal while watching her son Fahy Noah play was put on hold. Similar stories emerged from other families and fans who opted for road travel amidst flight cancellations.

For hockey legends like Avtar Singh Sohal, the situation was distressing, as travel woes compounded the excitement of the World Cup. With airline schedules in disarray, many are now anxiously awaiting homebound journeys, watching travel apps as closely as the on-field action.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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