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‘Kya phat gaya?': Flight delay sparks hilarious misunderstanding, leaves internet in splits
Flight delays are an unfortunate but familiar part of air travel. Bad weather, technical issues, or crew shortages –– anything could lead to delays. While most passengers tolerate them, a recent incident at an Indian airport, when a flight was delayed, turned into a viral moment.
In a video that is being widely circulated online, annoyed passengers can be seen confronting a ground staff member about a delayed Air India flight. The woman, wearing an official ID card, calmly attempts to explain the reason for the delay.
'Pehle jo captain ye flight operate karne wale the, unko fatigue ho gaya,' (The captain who was supposed to fly got fatigued) she says in the video. The situation takes a humorous twist when one baffled passenger, unfamiliar with the term 'fatigue,' mistakes it for the Hindi phrase 'phat gaya' meaning 'to explode'. He interrupts the staff, asking, 'Kya phat gaya?' (What exploded?)
The video was shared on Instagram by @aviationnews___, with the caption, 'Fatigue this is hilarious. Fatigue in pilots refers to a state of physical or mental exhaustion that reduces a pilot's ability to perform safely and effectively. It can severely affect concentration, reaction time, decision-making, and overall flight performance.'
The video already garnered 181K views, and the Internet can't have enough of it.
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According to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), fatigue is defined as 'a physiological state of reduced mental or physical performance capability resulting from sleep loss or extended wakefulness, circadian phase, or workload.' The aviation sector considers it a serious risk, as it significantly increases the likelihood of pilot error.
Fatigue is particularly common among pilots due to 'unpredictable work hours, long duty periods, circadian disruption, and insufficient sleep.' Regulatory bodies attempt to manage this by limiting how many hours a pilot can fly over set periods.
