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Air India Responds After David Warner Blasts Airline for Flight Delay

A significant flight delay left David Warner irritated enough to compel him to post about this on Twitter. Nevertheless, Air India has reacted to claims.

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Over the years, India’s aviation sector has experienced notable development. However, despite these encouraging advancements, the sector has been battling an increasing number of aircraft delays, which annoy travelers and cast doubt on operational effectiveness. Recently, renowned Australian cricketer David Warner experienced something similar.

A significant flight delay left Warner irritated enough to compel him to post about this on Twitter. Nevertheless, Air India has reacted to his claims.

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David Warner says Air India flight had no pilots

On Saturday, Australian cricketer David Warner claimed that he boarded an Air India plane that had no pilots. Because of this, he has to wait for hours at Bengaluru Airport. Telling us about his experience, he wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter:

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@airindia we’ve boarded a plane with no pilots and waiting on the plane for hours. Why would you board passengers knowing that you have no pilots for the flight?”

How did Air India react to David Warner’s claims?

Soon, David Warner’s post went viral and has become a hot topic of discussion. Upon seeing the matter becoming bigger, the official Twitter account of Air India reacted to his post, stating that weather-related delays at the Bengaluru airport caused the operating crew to be delayed for the trip. In their reply, Air India wrote,

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Dear Mr. Warner, today’s challenging weather in Bengaluru caused diversions and delays across all airlines. The crew operating your flight was held up on an earlier assignment affected by these disruptions, which led to a delay in departure. We appreciate your patience and thank you for choosing to fly with us.

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People slammed Air India for their subpar services

After David Warner’s recent tweet, many people took to social media to express their frustration. Passengers shared their own negative experiences, criticizing the airline for its subpar service, delays, and mismanagement. The tweet sparked further conversations about the general deterioration in service quality, with a number of users demanding enhancements to operational effectiveness and customer experience. Have a look at some of the reactions:

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Meanwhile, it is important to note that rainstorms on Saturday caused waterlogging and traffic jams in many areas of Bengaluru, bringing the city to a complete halt. According to the India Meteorological Department, Bengaluru city had thunderstorms from 8.30 am to 8.30 pm and 3.6 mm of rainfall.

In several places, there have been reports of trees and branches falling due to the storms and strong gusts. Additionally, storms temporarily interrupted the city’s electrical supply in some areas. Due to this, at least 19 flights—including two operated by Air India—were diverted to different locations from Bengaluru.

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