‘We Want To Go Home Too’: IndiGo Pilot’s Heartfelt Apology During Delay Goes Viral, Internet Praises His Honest Appeal For Kindness

IndiGo Pilot Viral Video: A small moment of honesty inside an IndiGo flight has become the Internet’s new favourite video. As passengers continued to face delays and disruptions across the country, one pilot decided to speak straight from the heart, something that instantly struck a chord with everyone on board and online. In the viral clip, Captain Pradeep Krishnan can be heard addressing frustrated passengers with genuine emotion. He said, "I am sorry! I completely get how tough it is when a flight causes you to miss something important. I promise you, we’re not on strike. As pilots, we’re trying our best, and we want to go home too."

He also shared later on Instagram that he personally wanted nothing more than to return home after a long day. Captain Krishnan didn’t shy away from admitting how difficult the past few days had been. "A lot has been happening in the last few days, and my heart goes out to everyone who’s stuck or stranded. I know it’s not easy. Our flight into Coimbatore was delayed too, and I’ve seen all the videos of people getting upset and angry."

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"But I just want to appreciate my passengers flying into Coimbatore. They were so patient and supportive," he wrote. He also used the moment to remind passengers that the staff on the ground were doing the best they could. "Please be kind to our ground staff. They are trying their best to get you home," he added.

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The video spread quickly across social media, with thousands praising Captain Krishnan for his sincerity and for addressing the situation with maturity and warmth. Many people felt his words were exactly what passengers needed to hear during a stressful time.

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"Glad you were there on that flight. Thank you for your support," a user wrote. "When a pilot is handsome or beautiful, people listen to them patiently. Kab kon kiske side chala jaye? Nobody can guarantee in India," a second user wrote. "Supporting Indigo in these tough times. They are one of the best airlines I fly with. Wishing Indigo returns gloriously to the skies. Indigo, you will be good," added a third user.