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I entered the terminal reluctantly today, mentally preparing for chaos and long lines at the check in... after reading about all the flight cancellations since yesterday. Instead? I walked right up to an empty check-in counter!
Security check was done and dusted within 5 minutes... and the CISF security at the x-ray scanning had the time to chat with me about cars. After he saw cameras and mics in my cabin bag.
Owner of a Tata Nexon, he was thrilled to hear that I was going to test drive the new Tata Sierra. The officer, who hails from Bihar, was keen on knowing more about the car and we spent a good 10 minutes more chatting.
The boarding gates felt like a ghost town. Apparently, major cancellations have cleared out the airport, with many passengers unfortunately turned away. I'm counting my blessings -- my flight to Chandigarh is one of the few survivors.
Sure, my delay went from 1 hour to 2 hours, but I can't complain. The scene is full of contrasts: Packed food courts but completely deserted boarding gates.
Honestly? I'm kind of loving the vibe. It's rare to find this kind of calm in Mumbai. Took a deep breath as I started boarding and what a lovely experience this has been....
Even the boarding was unlike I ever have... Serene... no pushing or long queues... As I board now.... Hitesh, my colleague, is all smiles at this smooth boarding from Indigo...
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