The bird was seen flying above passengers’ heads, seemingly looking for an escape. Cabin crew and a few passengers tried to catch it, but the pigeon continued to circle across the aisle.
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Moneycontrol08-12-2025, 09:04

Pigeon on IndiGo flight goes viral amid airline's operational woes.

  • A pigeon entered an IndiGo flight from Bengaluru to Vadodara before take-off, causing amusement and a viral video.
  • Cabin crew and passengers attempted to catch the bird as it flew around the cabin.
  • The incident occurred while IndiGo was facing significant flight delays and cancellations across India.
  • IndiGo has processed Rs 610 crore in refunds and delivered 3,000 delayed baggage pieces amid operational struggles.
  • The DGCA issued a show-cause notice to IndiGo's management, and the government capped airfares on key domestic routes.

Why It Matters: A pigeon on board distracts from IndiGo's recent flight delays and operational issues.

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