India has just witnessed one of its worst airline disruptions in recent years, more than 2,000 IndiGo flights cancelled since Tuesday, airports overflowing with stranded passengers, last-minute fare spikes, and ministers and officials scrambling for road and rail alternatives. But behind the chaos lies one simple question no one stopped to ask in time. Could this meltdown have been prevented?

The answer is yes, but only if early warning signals had been recognised and acted upon with seriousness.

Early warning signal #1:

Crew fatigue was building for months

For months, pilots across Indian carriers have been highlighting one recurring issue, increasing roster pressure and fatigue. This was in plain sight, it appeared in internal scheduling complaints, WhatsApp groups, and even the dome

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