Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 10:52am on 15 Apr 2025,Tuesday Entertainment
On April 14, 2025, comedian Vir Das criticized Air India for failing to provide a pre-booked wheelchair for his wife, who has a broken leg, after their ₹50,000-per-seat flight from Mumbai to Delhi. He also reported broken tables, leg rests, and a malfunctioning seat. Air India responded, expressing empathy and attributing the delay—not denial—to unusually high demand for wheelchairs and staff shortages at the time. The airline stated that cabin crew offered assistance, including deplaning via an ambulift, and acknowledged that the experience fell short of expectations. Air India emphasized its commitment to improving accessibility and comfort for all passengers. (PC: Air India & Vir Das/Instagram)
