Delhi Airport is a ‘Joke’: Reddit User Expresses Shame “People don’t have basic etiquette..”
Delhi Airport is a ‘Joke’: Reddit User Expresses Shame "People don't have basic etiquette.."
The user described their ordeal marked by disorderly behavior and lengthy wait times, resonating with many who have faced similar airport frustrations.
A Reddit user’s post about a “nightmare” experience at Delhi Airport has gone viral. It is sparking widespread discussion and shared grievances among other travelers. The post, shared by the user on the ‘India’ subreddit, began with a recount of their chaotic experience. “I had an Indigo flight this morning and was searching for the counter to check in my luggage when I saw a line with at least 60 people waiting in front of 4 counters, only 2 of which were manned. There were no airport personnel around to dissipate the crowd,” the Redditor wrote. The user detailed specific incidents that added to their discomfort and frustration, including people eating while standing in the queue and engaging in loud conversations.
The user’s post continued with a scathing critique of Delhi airport management and the behavior of fellow passengers. “Delhi airport management is a joke, and people don’t have basic etiquette to be in lines and public. Foreigners see this and have justified stereotypes about Indians,” the Redditor lamented.
Since being shared a day ago, the post has collected over 1,500 upvotes and tons of comments. Many people shared similar experiences while at Delhi Airport.
Here in Singapore, my husband insists on leaving just 40 mins before his flight for the airport as there’s self-check-in and even the immigration is unmanned (passport scanner). Heck, once he reached the airport only 20 minutes before his China flight, I was convinced he’d miss the flight, but he still managed to board with 10 minutes left to complete boarding. Then we have to take our flight from Delhi. Sometimes, even reaching 3 hours early is not enough as the check-in and security check takes 2 hours easily, especially during peak hours (the 11 pm flight I take for Singapore is the worst timed as there are dozens of other flights for Dubai, Australia, and so on which makes the airport look like a railway station),” wrote a Reddit user
Another shared, “We have to reach Delhi airport five hours early in case of an international flight. It takes 40 minutes to get into the airport, 20 minutes to drop off the checked-in baggage, and 30-45 minutes for security and immigration. I’ve never seen a Western country with exit immigration.”
“What terminal were you at? I was in IGI myself this morning and had to deal with many unruly college kid types creating so much nuisance at T2,” added a third
The post has garnered numerous comments from others who have experienced similar issues at Delhi Airport. The incident highlights a broader concern about passenger management and etiquette at one of India’s busiest airports.
