'Arrived Bengaluru Airport Hours Early, Yet Missed Flight': Passenger-Staff Clash on VIDEO

Bengaluru: In an unusual incident, a passenger reportedly missed his flight from the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) despite arriving nearly two and a half hours before departure. A video circulating on social media shows a verbal spat between the passenger and a staff member, sparking discussions about airport infrastructure and passenger processing times at one of India’s busiest aviation hubs, which serves around 130,000 passengers per day. What Happened?Although the passenger reached the airport on time, he faced long queues at check-in and security, along with a huge crowd on the premises, according to a social media post by Karnataka Portfolio, which has 16.8K followers on X (formerly Twitter). The passenger blamed the airport’s

crowd management, which delayed the process and caused anxiety among thousands of travellers trying to catch flights on time.Also Read: Bengaluru Airport Pick-Up Timer On: Private Vehicles Waiting Over 13 Minutes May Face Heavy Fines; See Chart Authorities have not yet addressed the issue. Frequent visitors to the airport noted that rush-hour bottlenecks have been a growing concern, especially during peak travel periods. In the viral video, the passenger alleged he was not allowed to move ahead even though he was ready to pay for his 4kg luggage allowance. A heated argument broke out between him and a staff member, who was heard saying, “Whom are you threatening to? What will you do after meeting me outside?”

Netizens Criticise Passenger for Foul Behaviour

The incident has triggered a flurry of reactions online. Some highlighted the passenger’s rude behaviour. One comment read: “Airlines staff is saying baahar milke karlega kya tu which means the guy who’s recording has clearly intimidated him and also saying the staff needs to be behind bars. For what? Some entitled people think they deserve a red carpet wherever they go. Video-blaming is a trend.”Meanwhile, others called for improved infrastructure to manage large crowds. “Clear indicator that Bangalore needs a second airport soon,” one user commented.