A snapshot of people waiting at the IndiGo counter, anxious to get to their destination. Many people report waiting multiple days before ultimately making it to their destination

It has been a whirlwind few weeks for India, swinging between historic victories, diplomatic bear hugs, and serious travel turbulence. Here is the latest roundup from Siliconeer.

“It was a travel nightmare,” quipped our very own publisher. Stuck at Bangalore airport for 20 hours, she was anxious to get on her flight to reach her hometown. The country’s largest domestic carrier, IndiGo, faced a massive meltdown, resulting in thousands of flights being canceled and stranding over a million passengers. Now, usually, airline companies and airport staff are helpful and accommodating in such situations. Not IndiGo. Lounge access was promised, not delivered. No accommodation. No empathy. It seems that India wants tourists on paper, but reality says otherwise.

 Amidst the chaos that ensued at Bangalore airport, the silver lining was a warm and welcoming South Indian meal amongst the many delicacies available to order at the terminal.

Glimpses of the crowd at The Rameshwaram Cafe in Bangalore Airport amidst the IndiGo meltdown

 

Glimpses of the crowd at The Rameshwaram Cafe in Bangalore Airport amidst the IndiGo meltdown

 

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