Sat Mar 22 19:47:43 UTC 2025: ## Cricket Star David Warner Slams Air India Over Pilotless Plane
**Mumbai, March 22, 2025** – Former Australian cricketer David Warner has publicly criticized Air India after being kept on a plane for hours without pilots. Warner took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his frustration, stating, “@airindia 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?” He did not specify the flight’s origin or destination.
This incident follows recent criticism of the Tata-owned airline. Indian-Canadian actress Lisa Ray also slammed Air India for refusing a medical waiver on a cancelled ticket due to her 92-year-old father’s illness. While Air India claims the waiver was denied by a third-party travel agent due to the non-refundable nature of the ticket, Ray highlighted the lack of empathy shown by the airline. Air India has responded to both incidents, promising investigations. The airline’s recent spate of negative publicity raises concerns about its customer service and operational procedures.
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