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IndiGo Attendant’s Punjabi Banter Goes Viral After Fog Forces Amritsar Flight to Delhi

A Punjabi exchange on the diverted flight offered a rare light moment during a fog-driven week of cancellations across northern India.

Overview

  • An IndiGo service bound for Amritsar was diverted to Delhi because dense fog made a safe landing impossible, recent reports said.
  • The viral clip, posted on Instagram by Baldeep Singh (@food_mehkma), was recorded after the aircraft landed in Delhi following the diversion.
  • In the video, the attendant jokes about craving Amritsari kulche and says she wants to go home, drawing laughter and applause from passengers.
  • Instagram users praised the crew for easing tensions and keeping the cabin calm during the disruption, with comments highlighting her composure.
  • IndiGo reported canceling 72 flights on Tuesday and 13 scheduled for Wednesday, while industry tallies cited more than 180 regional cancellations on Tuesday.