Katrina was to travel to London to be with her family but her plans were obstructed and she was stranded at Mumbai’s international airport as volcanic ash erupting from Ireland enveloped the most parts of Europe and paralyzed air traffic.

“It was a very important family function. And I had to attend. I never realized it would be impossible to make it. When I reached the Mumbai international airport I came to know about what had happened. I was still not disheartened because I thought at the most, I would be delayed… as I often am. When it comes to travel, one learns to be patient at airports,” Katrina Kaif said.

Little did Katrina realize that she would have to return home.

“Such things are bound to happen increasingly if we continue to abuse our environment. Personally, I wouldn’t have minded missing the flight,” the bollywood actress said.

“But it was a very important family gathering. Not being part of it really hurt,” the actress added.

Until Sunday night Katrina Kaif was desperately trying to find other means of travelling to London.

“I don’t care if it is by train or boat. I have to get to London,” she said frantically.