EntertainmentPosted at: Dec 6 2025 3:11PM


Kiran Rao’s Tokyo trip hit by IndiGo flight chaos

New Delhi, Dec 6 (UNI) Filmmaker Kiran Rao’s international trip to Tokyo was thrown into chaos on Saturday as massive IndiGo flight disruptions left her and thousands of passengers stranded.
Rao, who spent over 11 hours stuck inside Mumbai Airport’s Terminal 2, took to Instagram to share her frustration over repeated delays and unclear communication from the airline.
Sharing her experience on Instagram, Rao revealed she had been travelling for over 11 hours, time in which she should have already reached Tokyo, but was still stuck inside Mumbai Airport’s Terminal 2 without any confirmed update.
Adding humour to her frustration, she wrote, “By now (11 hours since I left home) I should’ve reached Tokyo, but it was nice to get to know Mumbai T2 really well, thanks to IndiGo. And now I’m checking on how Delhi is doing with GRAP II. Good day, all in all.”
The chaos comes amid nationwide operational disruptions, which have led to over 2,000 flight cancellations since Tuesday. IndiGo announced the cancellation of all domestic departures from Delhi Airport on December 5, 2025, citing severe operational challenges.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation stepped in on Saturday, invoking measures to cap airfares after an unprecedented price surge by airlines taking advantage of the cancellations. In a statement, the Ministry said it had taken serious note of unusually high fares charged by certain carriers and was using its regulatory powers to enforce fair and reasonable pricing across affected routes.
“In order to protect passengers from any form of opportunistic pricing, the Ministry has invoked its regulatory powers to ensure fair and reasonable fares across all affected routes,” the statement said.
The Ministry’s directive also mandated that IndiGo clear all pending passenger refunds by 8 pm on Sunday, December 7, 2025. Airlines were barred from charging rescheduling fees for affected travelers. To assist passengers, IndiGo must set up dedicated support and refund facilitation cells to process automatic refunds and arrange alternate transport without repeated follow-ups.
The disruptions have caused fares on domestic routes to spike 4–5 times above normal. For instance, the cheapest non-IndiGo economy flight from Delhi to Mumbai on Sunday was over Rs 22,000, while delayed IndiGo flights were selling at over Rs14,000.
UNI MI AAB
Please log in to get detailed story.
Tags: #Kiran Rao’s Tokyo trip hit by IndiGo flight chaos
More News

JLF 2026 to showcase Rajasthan's cultural creativity amidst a line-up of global speakers

13 Jan 2026 | 8:41 PM

Jaipur, Jan 13 (UNI) Nobel Laureate Esther Duflo, Mahatma Gandhi's grandson Gopal Krishana Gandhi and former Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud will be among the star participants at the 19th Jaipur Literature Festival beginning on January 15, the organisers said on Tuesday.

see more..

'Border 2' team to honour Indian Navy with special event at Karwar Base

13 Jan 2026 | 7:53 PM

Mumbai, Jan 13 (UNI) The team behind the upcoming war drama "Border 2" is set to travel to the Karwar Naval Base in Karnataka on January 14 for a special commemorative event paying tribute to the Indian Navy.

see more..

Our society doesn't encourage women of a certain age to project sensuality: Shobhaa De

13 Jan 2026 | 6:36 PM

Kolkata, Jan 13 (UNI) Speaking out against what she described as deep-rooted ageism and gendered expectations, author and social commentator Shobhaa De has argued that Indian society remains deeply uncomfortable with women of a certain age expressing sensuality or sexuality.

see more..

Toxic teaser triggers obscenity row, KWC seeks CBFC action

13 Jan 2026 | 3:41 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 13 (UNI) Kannada actor Yash’s upcoming film ‘Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups’ has landed in controversy with allegations of obscenity against its teaser, prompting the Karnataka State Women’s Commission to seek action from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) following a complaint by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

see more..

Rahul Gandhi slams Centre over delay in Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ release

13 Jan 2026 | 3:39 PM

New Delhi, Jan 13 (UNI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has sharply criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting over the continued delay in the release of actor Vijay’s film ‘Jana Nayagan’, calling the move an “attack on Tamil culture.”
The film, slated for release on January 9, remains uncertified after the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) withheld clearance, triggering a legal battle. The controversy escalated after the Madras High Court stayed the film’s censor certification, prompting the producers to approach the Supreme Court.

see more..