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IndiGo's recent mass flight cancellations have caused chaos for thousands of passengers, but the impact has been particularly severe for brides and grooms. With weddings being a significant affair in India, many couples were left stranded, forced to postpone or even hold virtual receptions.
Some have taken drastic measures: a groom chartered a flight to reach his wedding, while others have been forced to attend virtual receptions. The disruptions have caused immense stress, financial losses, and heartbreak, with many left wondering if their special moments will ever be the same.
Here is a list of a few stories that show how deeply this airline collapse has struck the country during the busiest marriage season.
Groom takes chartered flight to reach his wedding
In a dramatic moment that is going viral, a groom grabbed headlines after taking an unusual step to reach his own wedding on time. When his scheduled flight was suddenly cancelled, the groom booked a chartered flight to attend his own wedding. In the viral video, the bride was seen visibly anxious, fearing that the wedding might not take place on schedule. With no immediate alternatives available and prevent his special day from being ruined, the groom made a bold decision to book a private charter. In the latter part of the video, the atmosphere changed completely as soon as the groom's arrival was confirmed.
Wedding reception turned virtual
In an unusual incident, a wedding reception in Karnataka's Hubballi turned virtual after an IndiGo flight cancellation left a newlywed couple stranded. The couple - Medha Kshirsagar and Sangama Das - had booked flights from Bhubaneswar to Bengaluru and then to Hubballi on December 2, but frequent delays and an eventual cancellation on December 3 made it impossible for them to attend the reception in person. With guests having been gathered and preparations underway, the bride's parents decided to host the reception online, with the pair participating via video conference.
Man misses his own wedding
In another incident, a video of a groom struggling to reach his own wedding on time went viral. The viral clip showed the groom cheerfully holding up his wedding invitation to fellow passengers as he explained that he was the groom himself. He further stated that the wedding is taking place on December 4, and he is unable to attend due to a flight delay.
Honeymoon dreams destroyed
The couple's big day was followed by a meticulously planned honeymoon, but it turned into a disaster due to IndiGo's flight cancellation. Despite choosing auspicious dates, their December 5 flight to Krabi, Thailand, was abruptly cancelled, causing them to miss their ₹4 lakh honeymoon package.
A user on X, identifying him as a friend, shared, “One of my friends got married on 3rd December. This date was decided by the pandits from both the bride’s side and the groom’s side. Pandit said it was an auspicious date and nothing would go wrong. They had booked a honeymoon package worth ₹4 lakhs in Krabi, Thailand, starting from 5th December, even this date was chosen by the pandits. Yesterday, their Indigo flight to Thailand was cancelled.”
Singapore's high commissioner apologises to his staffer
The recent disruptions have caused widespread chaos, affecting not just brides and grooms, but also guests and attendees. Singapore's High Commissioner to India Simon Wong was among the tens of thousands stranded, missing his young staff member's wedding in Deoghar due to a cancelled flight. In a post on X, he shared that he was unable to attend the wedding of one of his young staff members due to the IndiGo disruptions.
"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. HC Wong," the official handle of Singapore HC in India, wrote on X.
Flight operations remain affected due to dense fog
As operations slowly return to normal, dense fog conditions continue to affect flight schedules, with reduced visibility and slower movements. Airlines like IndiGo and Air India are issuing advisories, urging passengers to check flight status before heading to airports.
In a post on X, IndiGo said, "As the morning approaches under misty winter skies, fog is predicted across parts of North and East India, which may lead to reduced visibility and a slower pace of flight movements during the early hours. In the interest of safety, some flights may experience delays or adjustments."
“Foggy conditions may also impact road traffic, with slower movement and longer travel times expected while commuting to the airport. Customers travelling early are advised to plan with additional buffer time and check the latest flight status on our website or app before leaving home,” it added.
Some have taken drastic measures: a groom chartered a flight to reach his wedding, while others have been forced to attend virtual receptions. The disruptions have caused immense stress, financial losses, and heartbreak, with many left wondering if their special moments will ever be the same.
Here is a list of a few stories that show how deeply this airline collapse has struck the country during the busiest marriage season.
Groom takes chartered flight to reach his wedding
In a dramatic moment that is going viral, a groom grabbed headlines after taking an unusual step to reach his own wedding on time. When his scheduled flight was suddenly cancelled, the groom booked a chartered flight to attend his own wedding. In the viral video, the bride was seen visibly anxious, fearing that the wedding might not take place on schedule. With no immediate alternatives available and prevent his special day from being ruined, the groom made a bold decision to book a private charter. In the latter part of the video, the atmosphere changed completely as soon as the groom's arrival was confirmed.
Wedding reception turned virtual
In an unusual incident, a wedding reception in Karnataka's Hubballi turned virtual after an IndiGo flight cancellation left a newlywed couple stranded. The couple - Medha Kshirsagar and Sangama Das - had booked flights from Bhubaneswar to Bengaluru and then to Hubballi on December 2, but frequent delays and an eventual cancellation on December 3 made it impossible for them to attend the reception in person. With guests having been gathered and preparations underway, the bride's parents decided to host the reception online, with the pair participating via video conference.
Man misses his own wedding
In another incident, a video of a groom struggling to reach his own wedding on time went viral. The viral clip showed the groom cheerfully holding up his wedding invitation to fellow passengers as he explained that he was the groom himself. He further stated that the wedding is taking place on December 4, and he is unable to attend due to a flight delay.
Honeymoon dreams destroyed
The couple's big day was followed by a meticulously planned honeymoon, but it turned into a disaster due to IndiGo's flight cancellation. Despite choosing auspicious dates, their December 5 flight to Krabi, Thailand, was abruptly cancelled, causing them to miss their ₹4 lakh honeymoon package.
A user on X, identifying him as a friend, shared, “One of my friends got married on 3rd December. This date was decided by the pandits from both the bride’s side and the groom’s side. Pandit said it was an auspicious date and nothing would go wrong. They had booked a honeymoon package worth ₹4 lakhs in Krabi, Thailand, starting from 5th December, even this date was chosen by the pandits. Yesterday, their Indigo flight to Thailand was cancelled.”
Singapore's high commissioner apologises to his staffer
The recent disruptions have caused widespread chaos, affecting not just brides and grooms, but also guests and attendees. Singapore's High Commissioner to India Simon Wong was among the tens of thousands stranded, missing his young staff member's wedding in Deoghar due to a cancelled flight. In a post on X, he shared that he was unable to attend the wedding of one of his young staff members due to the IndiGo disruptions.
"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. HC Wong," the official handle of Singapore HC in India, wrote on X.
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.????♂️ HC Wong. pic.twitter.com/c9rqATdOdQ
— Singapore in India (@SGinIndia) December 5, 2025
Flight operations remain affected due to dense fog
As operations slowly return to normal, dense fog conditions continue to affect flight schedules, with reduced visibility and slower movements. Airlines like IndiGo and Air India are issuing advisories, urging passengers to check flight status before heading to airports.
In a post on X, IndiGo said, "As the morning approaches under misty winter skies, fog is predicted across parts of North and East India, which may lead to reduced visibility and a slower pace of flight movements during the early hours. In the interest of safety, some flights may experience delays or adjustments."
Travel Advisory
As the morning approaches under misty winter skies, fog is predicted across parts of North and East India, which may lead to reduced visibility and a slower pace of flight movements during the early hours. In the interest of safety, some flights may experience…
— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) December 16, 2025
“Foggy conditions may also impact road traffic, with slower movement and longer travel times expected while commuting to the airport. Customers travelling early are advised to plan with additional buffer time and check the latest flight status on our website or app before leaving home,” it added.
