India cuts air fares due to IndiGo crisis
The country’s largest airline is canceling flights due to a lack of pilots following new rules MUMBAI/BENGALURU: India slashed airfares on Saturday as hundreds of passengers gathered outside Bangalore and Mumbai airports after IndiGo canceled 385 flights on the fifth day of a crisis at the country’s largest airline that has hit air travel. IndiGo canceled thousands of flights this week due to a pilot shortage after it failed to adequately plan for new rules limiting pilot working hours. The government responded on Friday, announcing special relief for the carrier and the operation of additional trains to help clear the




