IndiGo pilot unmatches woman on dating app after ‘refund’ joke! Netizens say calling ‘Bhaiya’ was the deal breaker!

For weeks, widespread flight delays and cancellations have disrupted travel plans across India, leaving thousands of passengers stranded and frustrated. Major airports witnessed chaos as travellers struggled with rescheduling, refunds and a lack of clear communication.

Social media reflected this unrest, with passengers posting videos and complaints online- turning airline disruptions into a nationwide talking point.

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Amid this atmosphere, a woman’s claim about being unmatched by an IndiGo pilot on a dating app unexpectedly grabbed attention online.

A Dating App Match Goes Viral

The post, shared on X by a user named avy, included screenshots of what she described as a brief interaction with the pilot. Sharing the images, she wrote, “I AM IN TEARSSS,” adding that the “IndiGo pilot boy unmatched immediately after this,” followed by a humorous remark that there was “no scope for funny women in this country.”

The screenshots also featured a photograph of the pilot standing in front of an IndiGo aircraft.

The Joke That Went Unanswered

According to the post, after matching with the pilot, the woman responded to his photo with a cheeky message: “Brother, I still haven’t received the refund for my flight yet.” (sic)

I AM IN TEARSSSS 😭😭😭😭😭😭

this indigo pilot boy unmatched immediately after this!! truly no scope for funny women in this country pic.twitter.com/XcrxyHc7wL

— avy (@kavyacore) December 21, 2025

She claimed that shortly after sending the message, the pilot unmatched her, leaving the joke unanswered and sparking a flurry of reactions online. From her perspective, the unmatch appeared to be triggered by the refund remark.

Why the Comment Struck a Nerve?

The joke referenced IndiGo’s recent operational disruptions, during which the airline faced intense criticism over delayed flights, cancellations and refund-related complaints. During that period, many passengers had taken to social media to air grievances about pending refunds and customer service issues. Given the context, several users found the message relatable and painfully timely.

Netizens Offer a Different Theory

While the woman attributed the unmatch to the refund joke, many netizens suggested an alternative explanation. According to them, the real deal breaker may have been addressing the pilot as bhaiya in the very first message. The post garnered over 1.2 lakh views, along with thousands of likes, reposts and replies, with users weighing in on what likely prompted the abrupt exit.

“He didn’t want to become an unofficial customer care executive,” one user joked. (sic)

“I think ‘bhaiya’ in the first conversation itself was deal breaker, plus given how recent the situation is, it was probably not funny for them,” commented another. (sic)

“In his defence, you started the convo with ‘bhaiya’,” joked a third user. (sic)

“He’s probably tired of hearing that every damn day. I don’t blame him,” wrote another. (sic)

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A Viral Reminder About Timing and Tone

What started as a light-hearted attempt at humour turned into a viral moment highlighting how context, timing and choice of words can dramatically change outcomes ' especially in the fast-moving world of dating apps.