India • Jun 27, 2025

'Kya phat gaya?': Misunderstanding causes internet laughter

A funny airport video is making the rounds online after a passenger misunderstood "fatigue" (tiredness) as "phat gaya" (exploded) during a delayed Air India flight.
When ground staff said the captain was absent due to fatigue, the confused passenger asked, "Kya phat gaya?"
The clip has racked up over 181,000 views and plenty of laughs on Instagram.

TL;DR

Pilot fatigue is a serious issue in aviation

Beyond the laughs, the video shines a light on pilot fatigue—a real issue in aviation.
It happens when long hours or lack of sleep leave pilots less alert and more likely to make mistakes.
With odd schedules and late-night flights being common, it's something airlines have to take seriously for everyone's safety.