Around 200 passengers stranded at Varanasi Airport after their 3 AM Indigo flight to Pune was suddenly cancelled, found themselves in a distressing situation. The flight, scheduled to depart early Monday morning, left the passengers in a state of uncertainty and frustration. Among the stranded were pregnant women, children, senior citizens, disabled passengers, and individuals suffering from heart disease, all of whom faced the daunting prospect of spending the night at the airport.
Passengers Stranded At Varanasi Airport After IndiGo Cancels Flight
The passengers arrived at Varanasi Airport as early as 1 AM, only to be informed at the last moment that their flight had been cancelled. The lack of prior notice and communication from the airline further aggravated the situation, causing significant distress among those affected. As the hours passed and no resolution appeared, some passengers sought external help.
In a bid to find a solution, a few passengers reached out to Murlidhar Mohol, Pune MP and Minister of State for Civil Aviation. Recognising the urgency of the situation, Mohol promptly intervened. He directed IndiGo to arrange an alternative flight for the stranded passengers immediately. Additionally, he instructed the airline to provide food and drinks to alleviate the discomfort faced by the passengers.
Reach Pune Safely After Pune MP’s Intervention
Mohol’s swift actions did not stop there. He also coordinated with the local administration to ensure that passengers received the necessary facilities and support. His proactive measures brought much-needed relief to the anxious travellers.
As per a report by Hindustan Times, Murlidhar Mohol mentioned that upon being contacted by some passengers, he immediately instructed the concerned airline to provide an alternative flight. He also directed the airline to offer food and drinks to the passengers and coordinated with the local administration to provide immediate facilities.
Dr Shailesh Gujjar, one of the passengers, recounted to Hindustan Times that there was significant anger among the passengers due to the flight being cancelled without prior notice and at midnight. He added that they were stunned by the lack of response from the airline. However, after contacting Mohol, they experienced prompt assistance, which led to the arrangement of an alternative flight to Pune. Gujjar noted that Mohol’s prompt action brought relief to all the passengers, allowing them to reach Pune safely on Monday morning.
Thanks to Murlidhar Mohol’s timely intervention, the stranded passengers were spared the ordeal of spending an uncomfortable night at Varanasi Airport. They were able to reach their destination safely and without further delay, demonstrating the impact of responsible and responsive leadership.
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