An unexpected turn of events unfolded for the crew and passengers aboard IndiGo flight 6E2195, scheduled from Goa to Delhi, when the aircraft was diverted to Mumbai due to poor visibility conditions. What was meant to be a routine flight took a bizarre twist, leading to a 12-hour halt for the crew.
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The IndiGo flight, originally set to depart from Goa at 2.25 pm on Sunday, experienced delays and eventually landed in Mumbai at 11.40 pm. As passengers got off, the ground staff connected a stepladder, urging them to board a waiting coach. However, frustration among passengers led to an unexpected turn of events. Instead of boarding the coach, many passengers, upset by the sudden diversion, chose to stay on the tarmac and enjoy their dinner next to the parked aircraft.
In response to this unusual scenario, airport authorities called in the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) to manage the situation. Passengers, who were reluctant to board the coach, were cordoned off into a safety zone. The airline authorities and security personnel closely monitored the passengers until further actions were taken.
Source: India Times
Acknowledging the inconvenience caused to passengers, an IndiGo spokesperson expressed regret over the incident. The airline assured that they are actively investigating the circumstances and pledged to take necessary measures to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
A total of 33 flights arriving from Delhi faced delays ranging from 20 minutes to three hours. IndiGo and Air India flights were particularly affected, with extended delays reported on multiple routes. Flights scheduled for arrival during the peak hours experienced average delays of 70 minutes, contributing to an overall disruption index of 5.
Source: Hindustan Times
The data from flightradar24.com reveals the extent of the disruptions at Mumbai airport. On Monday, 45% of the total arrivals, amounting to 217 flights, faced delays, and 25 flights were cancelled. Departures were similarly impacted, with 73% of the total flights (347 in number) experiencing delays, and 36% of the departures being cancelled.
