Vir Das Criticizes Air India Service

Comedian Vir Das publicly criticized India on X (formerly Twitter) for a disappointing travel experience. Despite paying a high fare, Vir Das and his wife, who has a fractured leg, encountered several issues including a broken table, malfunctioning leg rests, and a seat stuck in a reclined position on a supposedly 'newly refurbished' flight. Most significantly, India failed to provide a pre-booked wheelchair for his wife upon arrival in India — Delhi, forcing her to hobble down a stepladder. Requests for assistance from cabin crew and ground staff were reportedly met with indifference or cluelessness. Vir Das eventually had to find a wheelchair himself. Encalm, the meet-and-greet service, also appeared unprepared. India later responded to Vir Das's post, stating they were investigating the matter.