Singapore’s High Commissioner to India, Simon Wong, is among thousands stranded by IndiGo’s ongoing flight cancellations, forcing him to miss a staff wedding. The airline cited “unforeseen operational challenges” for the disruptions, which have entered their fourth day. The civil aviation ministry expects operations to normalize by Monday. HC Wong (Picture source: X/ Singapore in India) NEW DELHI: Singapore’s high commissioner to India, Simon Wong, is among tens of thousands of passengers stranded due to IndiGo flight cancellations. Wong’s flight to Deoghar, where he was supposed to attend his staff member’s wedding, was cancelled. The high commissioner apologised to his staff member, saying he was “lost for words” and used a face-palm emoji in his tweet. Aviation Meltdown Forces DGCA To Roll Back Weekly Pilot Rest Norm After IndiGo Cancellations He wrote: “I joined the tens of thousands of passengers stranded by Indigo. My flight to Deoghar has been cancelled. My sincere apologies to my young staff waiting for me to attend his shaadi. Lost for words.”IndiGo’s operational problems have entered a fourth straight day, causing chaos at airports across India. Passengers are reporting long waits, vacant counters, lost luggage, and a lack of food and water. The airline has apologised, saying the disruptions are caused by “unforeseen operational challenges,” including technical issues, weather interruptions, and revised crew duty rules (FDTL norms).Meanwhile, the ministry of civil aviation has issued directives to stabilise operations. It expects IndiGo’s flight schedules to normalise by Monday.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBengaluru Newlyweds Attend Reception Online After Indigo Cancellations Derail Travel PlansRussia Backs India’s Energy Needs As Putin Defies Trump And Promises Steady Fuel Supplies To DelhiAviation Meltdown Forces DGCA To Roll Back Weekly Pilot Rest Norm After IndiGo CancellationsPM Modi Sends Strong Message With Putin, Linking Pahalgam And Crocus In A Joint Stand Against TerrorPM Modi Sends Big Message On Ukraine As He Tells Putin India Supports Peace Not Neutrality TodayModi, Murmu Host Putin With Guard Of Honour, Rajghat Tribute Ahead Of High-Stake India-Russia SummitRBI Slashes Rates After Rupee Fall, Boosts Liquidity And Lifts India’s GDP Forecast To 7.3%No Extension To Waqf Registration Deadline, Rijiju Reiterates Citing Parliament And SC MandateMassive Outrage Over IndiGo Chaos, Over 600 Flights Cancelled In India’s Biggest Aviation CrisisPak President Zardari Approves Asim Munir As The First Chief Of Defence Forces Amid Power Tensions123Photostories10 most searched and trending recipes of 2025, as per GoogleSwami Vivekananda Lessons According To Your Date of BirthIndiGo Flight Chaos at Bengaluru: Over 50+ Cancellations, Nationwide Delays, Terminals Jammed, Passengers Stranded, Fares Soar, Other Airlines ImpactedRaj and Simran energy returns as Kajol and Shah Rukh Khan channel classic Yash Chopra fashion at the DDLJ statue launchShah Rukh Khan, Chennai Express and Baadshah; Funniest roles that prove his effortless comic timingDelhi–Mumbai Expressway’s big capital push: Final 9km link edges toward June milestone10 Arabic baby boy names with beautiful meanings for 2026‘Bigg Boss 19’: Amaal Mallik’s ‘Gerua’ performance to Tanya Mittal’s imaginary husband, most hilarious moments of this seasonBirth Number 1 : Personality Trait, Lucky Number, Lucky Color and Lucky Gemstone8 varieties of fish that thrive the longest in aquariums123Hot PicksIndigo Flight DelayPutin India VisitWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingAUS vs ENG LiveLos Angeles LakersMatthew Stafford WifeCandace OwensAryna SabalenkaDak PrescottTravis KelceKobe BryantJohan OviedoJohan Oviendo
NEW DELHI: Singapore’s high commissioner to India, Simon Wong, is among tens of thousands of passengers stranded due to IndiGo flight cancellations. Wong’s flight to Deoghar, where he was supposed to attend his staff member’s wedding, was cancelled. The high commissioner apologised to his staff member, saying he was “lost for words” and used a face-palm emoji in his tweet.
He wrote: “I joined the tens of thousands of passengers stranded by Indigo. My flight to Deoghar has been cancelled. My sincere apologies to my young staff waiting for me to attend his shaadi. Lost for words.”IndiGo’s operational problems have entered a fourth straight day, causing chaos at airports across India. Passengers are reporting long waits, vacant counters, lost luggage, and a lack of food and water. The airline has apologised, saying the disruptions are caused by “unforeseen operational challenges,” including technical issues, weather interruptions, and revised crew duty rules (FDTL norms).Meanwhile, the ministry of civil aviation has issued directives to stabilise operations. It expects IndiGo’s flight schedules to normalise by Monday.
