IndiGo Flight Chaos: Passengers Kick Exit Door, Abuse Crew Over 3-Hour Delay

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News18•17-01-2026, 09:19
IndiGo Flight Chaos: Passengers Kick Exit Door, Abuse Crew Over 3-Hour Delay
- •An IndiGo flight from Mumbai to Krabi experienced a three-hour delay, leading to extreme passenger anger.
- •Passengers, already boarded, became agitated when the pilot refused to fly due to nearing duty time limits, a fact the airline allegedly knew in advance.
- •A viral video shows passengers shouting abuses, chanting 'IndiGo down, down,' and kicking the front L1 exit door.
- •A female passenger was heard asking, 'Why is that pilot hiding like a rat?' while a single cabin crew member tried to manage the situation calmly.
- •Pilot Vijay Hiremath and social media users condemned the behavior, calling for stronger authority for crew and a 'no-fly list' for disruptive passengers.
Why It Matters: Passenger anger over flight delays escalated into chaos, highlighting safety risks and need for strict policies.
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