Foreign Traveler Climbs IndiGo Counter in Protest as Flight Cancellations Strand Thousands Across India

Dec 06, 2025 01:50 pm CST

A foreign passenger's dramatic protest at Mumbai Airport highlights the ongoing IndiGo flight crisis affecting thousands across India. The woman climbed atop an airline counter demanding answers about her cancelled flight, while other travelers shared stories of disruption. The crisis, now in its fifth day with over 100 cancellations, stems from pilot shortages under new flight duty regulations that the government has temporarily suspended.