An IndiGo pilot was assaulted by a passenger on flight 6E 2175 scheduled from Delhi to Goa. The incident occurred when the pilot announced a flight delay, which totaled 13 hours due to fog and low visibility at Indira Gandhi International Airport. The passenger, identified as Kartik Tayal, expressed frustration over the delay of 2 hours and 45 minutes. IndiGo has filed a complaint regarding the assault, and the unruly passenger was handed over to local law enforcement. The date and specific details of the incident are not yet known, and the airline has referred the matter to the appropriate authorities.
IndiGo says, "On January 14, 2024, a customer assaulted our first officer during the announcement of a flight delay flight 6E 2175. As per protocol, the customer was declared unruly and handed over to the local law enforcement agencies. This incident is being referred to the… https://t.co/OWQwUgz1SD
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VIDEO | An incident of a passenger assaulting an IndiGo pilot in the aircraft in Delhi when he announced flight delay was caught on camera. The flight, which was delayed due to fog and low visibility, was scheduled from Delhi to Goa. IndiGo has filed a complaint regarding the… https://t.co/inBHhKWkpK
VIDEO | An incident of a passenger assaulting an IndiGo pilot in the aircraft in Delhi when he announced flight delay was caught on camera. The fight, which was delayed due to fog and low visibility, was scheduled from Delhi to Goa. IndiGo has filed a complain regarding the… https://t.co/KAvJV09RrS
VIDEO | An incident of a passenger assaulting an IndiGo pilot in the aircraft when he announced flight delay was caught on camera. The details regarding time and location of the incident are yet to be ascertained. (Source: Third Party) https://t.co/IigOdYLkv8
VIDEO | An incident of a passenger assaulting an IndiGo pilot in the aircraft when he announced flight delay was caught on camera. The date and details regarding the incidents are not known yet. (Source: Third Party) https://t.co/YU42T03EZk
#WATCH | Delhi: Flight operations delayed at Indira Gandhi International Airport due to low visibility amid fog. A passenger Kartik Tayal says "Our flight is delayed by 2 hours 45 minutes. We are travelling to Kolkata. The reason for the delay is fog and bad weather… https://t.co/QdvyYYyLvU
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