Pigeon Causes Commotion on IndiGo Bengaluru-Vadodara Flight Amid Delays
Key Points
- 1A pigeon caused a pre-takeoff commotion on an IndiGo Bengaluru-Vadodara flight, leading to a viral video showing passengers and crew attempting to remove the bird.
- 2The incident gained significant social media traction, with netizens joking about IndiGo's "hard times" and operational issues.
- 3This event occurred amidst a week of widespread flight delays and cancellations for IndiGo, attributed to new Indian DGCA crew safety regulations requiring increased pilot rest.
An IndiGo flight from Bengaluru to Vadodara experienced an unexpected pre-takeoff delay when a pigeon entered the aircraft cabin. Passengers and crew were seen attempting to guide the bird out, an incident that quickly gained widespread attention after a video circulated on social media platforms. The bird was observed flying confusedly inside the aircraft, prompting amusement and attempts to capture it before departure.
This peculiar event coincided with a period of significant operational disruptions for IndiGo, including numerous flight delays and cancellations over the past week. These disruptions are reportedly linked to the implementation of new, stricter crew safety regulations introduced by the Indian Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The revised rules mandate increased rest periods for pilots, which has reportedly impacted IndiGo's roster planning and overall flight schedule adherence.
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