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IndiGo Cancellations Stretch Into Day Six, Stranding Thousands as Viral Groom Video Highlights Traveler Ordeal

India’s aviation ministry ordered airlines to enforce fare caps to curb price spikes until operations stabilize.

Overview

  • Widespread cancellations and delays at multiple Indian airports continued on Sunday, leaving large numbers of IndiGo passengers stuck.
  • A widely shared video shows a man identifying himself as the groom who cannot reach his wedding and displaying an invitation dated December 4, though outlets said they could not verify the original source.
  • The Ministry of Civil Aviation issued a directive requiring carriers to follow prescribed fare caps until the disruption eases to protect passengers from opportunistic pricing.
  • Despite the directive, travelers reported shock at steep airfares while trying to secure alternatives during the ongoing crunch.
  • Some affected passengers turned to remote participation, including Singapore’s High Commissioner to India, who joined a staff member’s wedding by video call after a cancellation.