Pune-Bengaluru IndiGo Flight Delayed by 5 Hours After Pilot Refuses to Take Off Saying Duty Hours Over, Viral Video of Frustrated Passengers Surfaces
An IndiGo flight from Pune to Bengaluru was delayed by five hours after the pilot refused to take off, citing duty hour restrictions. The incident, which occurred on September 24, gained attention after a video of frustrated passengers went viral.
An IndiGo flight from Pune to Bengaluru was delayed by five hours after the pilot refused to take off, citing duty hour restrictions. The incident, which occurred on September 24, gained attention after a video of frustrated passengers went viral. The flight was originally scheduled to depart Pune at 12:45 am but eventually took off at 5:44 am, landing in Bengaluru around 6:50 am. The pilot’s refusal was due to regulations limiting working hours, preventing him from operating the flight. Passengers expressed anger over the delay, with many voicing their frustration on social media. IndiGo Airlines Passenger Punches Pilot Announcing Flight Delay, Video Goes Viral.
IndiGo Flight Delayed
IndiGo flight 6E from Pune to Bengaluru delayed for 5 hours after the pilot refused to take off due to his work hours ending.Passengers were left stranded with no refreshments, no compensation.Absolute disregard for customer service. How can this be allowed? @IndiGo6E @DGCAIndia pic.twitter.com/WCDFtrqNwR
— Ayush Kumar (@ayushux) October 1, 2024
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