Harsha Bhogle and David Warner Call Out Airline Issues on Social Media

Cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle and Australian cricketer David Warner recently shared their frustrating airline experiences on social media, highlighting problems with IndiGo and Air India.

Harsha Bhogle Criticizes IndiGo’s Boarding Process

Harsha Bhogle took to X (formerly Twitter) to sarcastically criticize IndiGo’s boarding process. He joked that he should invite IndiGo staff for dinner—only to make them wait outside until the food was ready. Using hashtags like #Rude and #IndigoFirstPassengerLast, he expressed his disappointment with how the airline handles passengers.

Many social media users agreed with Bhogle, pointing out similar issues and suggesting that competition is the only way to improve airline services. One user humorously described a scenario where IndiGo staff would be kept waiting for “operational clearances,” charged extra for priority seating, and finally thanked for their patience—just like airline passengers experience.

One day I am going to invite people from @IndiGo6E home for dinner and ask them to wait outside the door till the table is laid and the food is cooked. #Rude. Always #IndigoFirstPassengerLast

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 23, 2025

IndiGo’s Response

IndiGo quickly responded, explaining that the delay was due to their staff assisting wheelchair users during boarding. They also mentioned that remote bay boarding sometimes takes longer because of aircraft movement on the tarmac.

They reassured Bhogle, saying, “We appreciate your patience & understanding. Looking forward to serving you again soon.”

David Warner’s Frustration with Air India

Meanwhile, David Warner had his own frustrating experience with Air India. He revealed that passengers were boarded onto a flight with no pilots, leading to hours of delay.

“Why would you board passengers when you don’t have pilots for the flight?” Warner questioned in his post.

@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? 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

— David Warner (@davidwarner31) March 22, 2025

Air India’s Explanation

Air India responded, saying the delay was due to weather-related disruptions in Bengaluru, which affected the crew’s availability. They apologized for the inconvenience and thanked passengers for their patience.

Both incidents sparked discussions online, with many passengers sharing similar airline struggles.