
Sun Mar 23 07:14:39 UTC 2025: ## Aussie Cricketer Warner Stranded on Pilotless Air India Flight
**New Delhi, March 23, 2025** – Australian cricketer David Warner reported a bizarre incident on Saturday, March 22nd, revealing he and other passengers were kept waiting for hours on an Air India plane in Bengaluru after discovering there were no pilots on board.
Warner took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his frustration, stating: “We’ve boarded a plane with no pilots and waiting on the plane for hours. Why would you board passengers knowing that you have no pilots for the flight?”
Air India responded to the criticism via X, attributing the delay to severe weather disruptions at Bengaluru airport. The airline explained that the flight crew was delayed due to earlier diversions caused by the inclement weather, impacting numerous airlines. They apologized for the inconvenience and thanked Warner for flying with them.
Further details regarding the incident are pending. The unusual situation highlights the significant impact adverse weather can have on air travel operations.