Rahul Vaidya Pays ₹4.2 Lakh For Goa–Mumbai Flight Amid Massive IndiGo Delays
Singer Rahul Vaidya has become one of the many travellers caught in the middle of the ongoing IndiGo flight delay crisis, which disrupted air travel across India on Thursday. With more than 100 IndiGo flights cancelled, thousands of passengers experienced panic, confusion and unexpected expenses as the airline struggled to keep operations running smoothly.
Rahul Vaidya, who was scheduled to fly from Goa to Mumbai, took to Instagram to share his ordeal, posting a series of Stories that captured the stress of navigating the widespread IndiGo cancellations.
In his first Story, he shared a visibly exhausted selfie with the caption:
"One of the worst days to fly! And we have a show in Kolkata tonight... and still don't know how we are going to reach there!"
The situation escalated further when he revealed the cost of his emergency travel. Sharing pictures of multiple boarding passes, Rahul wrote:
"These boarding cards are worth 4.20 lakhs and it's just till Bombay... and now Mumbai to Kolkata will be separate. This is the most expensive domestic travel ever done by me."
He wasn’t the only celebrity affected. Television actress Nia Sharma also took to social media to express her frustration, revealing she had to spend ₹54,000 on a domestic flight. “My boarding pass is for 54k... and it's domestic travel,” she wrote in her post, mirroring the exasperation shared by many.
IndiGo Issues Apology After Severe Flight Disruptions
Following two days of chaos, IndiGo issued a “heartfelt apology” to passengers and industry partners, acknowledging the “widespread disruptions” across its network. The airline said it remained focused on streamlining operations and restoring normalcy as quickly as possible.
In a statement posted on X, IndiGo said:
"We extend a heartfelt apology to all our customers and industry stakeholders who have been impacted by these events. IndiGo teams are working diligently and making all efforts with the support of MOCA, DGCA, BCAS, AAI, and airport operators to reduce the cascading impact of these delays and restore normalcy."
The airline has reportedly been facing a surge in cancellations, with 170–200 flights per day being grounded, a figure significantly higher than usual. Passengers across several airports voiced their frustration, citing poor communication, last-minute changes, and a shortage of alternate travel options.
As travellers continue to deal with the aftermath, the IndiGo flight delay crisis has sparked a nationwide debate about airline accountability, operational preparedness and the rising cost of emergency travel in India.
Rahul Vaidya, who was scheduled to fly from Goa to Mumbai, took to Instagram to share his ordeal, posting a series of Stories that captured the stress of navigating the widespread IndiGo cancellations.
In his first Story, he shared a visibly exhausted selfie with the caption:
"One of the worst days to fly! And we have a show in Kolkata tonight... and still don't know how we are going to reach there!"
The situation escalated further when he revealed the cost of his emergency travel. Sharing pictures of multiple boarding passes, Rahul wrote:
"These boarding cards are worth 4.20 lakhs and it's just till Bombay... and now Mumbai to Kolkata will be separate. This is the most expensive domestic travel ever done by me."
He wasn’t the only celebrity affected. Television actress Nia Sharma also took to social media to express her frustration, revealing she had to spend ₹54,000 on a domestic flight. “My boarding pass is for 54k... and it's domestic travel,” she wrote in her post, mirroring the exasperation shared by many.
IndiGo Issues Apology After Severe Flight Disruptions
Following two days of chaos, IndiGo issued a “heartfelt apology” to passengers and industry partners, acknowledging the “widespread disruptions” across its network. The airline said it remained focused on streamlining operations and restoring normalcy as quickly as possible.
In a statement posted on X, IndiGo said:
"We extend a heartfelt apology to all our customers and industry stakeholders who have been impacted by these events. IndiGo teams are working diligently and making all efforts with the support of MOCA, DGCA, BCAS, AAI, and airport operators to reduce the cascading impact of these delays and restore normalcy."
The airline has reportedly been facing a surge in cancellations, with 170–200 flights per day being grounded, a figure significantly higher than usual. Passengers across several airports voiced their frustration, citing poor communication, last-minute changes, and a shortage of alternate travel options.
As travellers continue to deal with the aftermath, the IndiGo flight delay crisis has sparked a nationwide debate about airline accountability, operational preparedness and the rising cost of emergency travel in India.
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