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Pigeon Flies Through IndiGo BengaluruVadodara Cabin in Viral Video

Regulators imposed a 48‑hour deadline for refunds, with baggage tracing ordered during IndiGo’s wider disruption.

Overview

  • Video from just before take‑off shows a pigeon flying through the cabin as crew and a few passengers try to catch it on the BengaluruVadodara IndiGo flight.
  • The clip spread widely on social media and drew mostly humorous reactions from viewers and fellow passengers.
  • India’s Civil Aviation Ministry said IndiGo has processed about Rs 610 crore in refunds and delivered roughly 3,000 delayed bags, with a 48‑hour order to complete pending refunds and trace misplaced baggage.
  • Authorities reported flight volumes rebounding from 706 on Friday to more than 1,500 on Saturday, though Delhi Airport advised that some IndiGo services remain affected.
  • InterGlobe Aviation shares fell about 7.5% on Monday during the carrier’s wave of cancellations, according to market reports.