Mosquitoes unleash hell on board IndiGo flight as infestation breaks out

Daily Mirror

25-04-2025

A domestic flight in India was disrupted and left passengers itching and scratching after a mosquitoes entered the craft. Those onboard were not impressed by the response of the airline
Passengers on an IndiGo flight from Lucknow to Delhi were left itching and scratching after mosquitoes entered the plane, leaving them desperate for the journey to end.
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The cabin crew, seemingly unprepared for such an infestation, could only offer lemongrass remedies, which did little to alleviate the discomfort of those on board.
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The mosquito mayhem occurred on an IndiGo flight from Lucknow to Delhi in India on Monday, April 21, and despite complaints, passengers were informed that the insects had entered through an open door and there was no immediate solution, much to the fliers' frustration, as reported by Luxury Travel Daily.
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Manisha Pande, a passenger on the flight, expressed her irritation: "The whole flight was spent scratching, swatting and just praying for the flight to get over. The solution they offered was some silly lemongrass patch that did nothing. We paid over £35 (INR 4,000) per ticket for this. Not cheap. Not low-cost. Just low-effort."
She continued her criticism by saying: "Airlines don't care, airports can't manage basic pest control, and passengers are just expected to take it quietly. It's not just bad service, it's a systemic rot. Shame on IndiGo, Lucknow Airport, and whoever is responsible for airport sanitation."
An IndiGo spokesperson responded to the situation, stating: "We take your onboard experience seriously and strive to make every journey comfortable and pleasant. To prevent the entry of mosquitoes, our aircraft undergo regular fumigation, and patches are placed on seats.
"We're also coordinating with the airport to address this effectively. While we take every precaution, we hope you understand that mosquitoes can still enter through open doors."
One local resident commented: "They should keep those electric racquets under the seats along with the life jackets."
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Another passenger shared their experience: "Strange. Just four days ago, I flew from Lucknow to Mumbai with IndiGo, but it was mosquito-free. Lucknow itself, though, was infested."
A third person humorously added: "Those mosquitoes will now need to start a new family and life at the new location after the flight. Sad."
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And this isn't the only flight-from-hell incident in recent times.
A TikTok-famous influencer recently posted a video where he dished out "instant karma on the airplane" to a fellow passenger.
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The woman, who digital creator Cam Casey described as "nasty", had her legs stretched out while wearing flip flops, leaving her toes peeking out from under Cam's seat. He retaliated against the act by tipping over his water bottle, soaking her exposed toes. The video clip ends with the sound of her surprised gasp as she quickly pulls back her feet.
In another shocking incident, a woman named Catherine Bellis, 44, assaulted two people on a Ryanair flight while intoxicated. Catherine was on a flight from Tenerife to Liverpool in November last year when she attacked Christopher Kenny and Beata Haynes. She was also charged with being drunk on an aircraft.
In yet another startling mid-air drama, Ryanair crew were forced to use extra seat belts to restrain an "unruly" passenger who refused to sit down as the plane landed, according to shocked onlookers.
The troublemaker, flying from Manchester to Rhodes, is said to have kicked up a fuss after his booze stash was confiscated by the flight attendants. The stubborn passenger apparently freed himself from the makeshift restraints at one point, causing the pilot to abort the landing in Rhodes, circle back, and then attempt another descent.