Goa-Pune Flight Delay Leaves Passengers Stranded For Over 4 Hours, Sparks Safety Concerns At Pune Airport
Goa-Pune Flight Delay Leaves Passengers Stranded For Over 4 Hours, Sparks Safety Concerns At Pune Airport
Dozens of air travelers faced significant inconvenience late Sunday night after a flight from Goa to Pune was delayed by more than four hours.
The flight, originally scheduled to depart Goa at 8:05 PM, finally took off around 12:20 AM on Monday and landed in Pune at approximately 1:15 AM.
According to one passenger traveling with family, the revised departure time of 11:45 PM was communicated only at 5:30 PM — by which time many passengers had already reached the airport.
@fly91_IN @MoCA_GoI Goa Pune flight – scheduled at 8 pm delayed by 4 hours – took off past midnight. No advance intimation; No apology; No food. No pickup bus at Pune airport – passengers walking till arrivals – put to risk. Manager and Ground staff fighting ! poor experience. pic.twitter.com/L9uQgpxNI3
— Ameya Kunte (@ameyakunte) April 13, 2025
Some travelers expressed frustration over the lack of refreshments during the extended wait. However, the airline claimed that snacks and beverages were served at the Goa terminal.
A spokesperson explained that a technical issue with the original aircraft in Pune necessitated the deployment of a backup aircraft, resulting in the delay.
The ordeal didn’t end upon landing. Passengers were reportedly asked to walk across the active tarmac to the terminal building, navigating around moving airport vehicles. This raised concerns over passenger safety and the overall handling of the situation at the Pune airport.
