Imagine a situation on a flight where the scorching heat outside seeps in, making it hard to breathe. This was the reality for SpiceJet passengers travelling from Delhi to Darbhan (SG 486).
What was supposed to be a routine journey turned into a test of endurance as they were left inside the aircraft without air conditioning for over an hour.
The incident led to discomfort for many passengers on board. With temperatures soaring, the cabin quickly became stifling. Passengers, feeling the heat's intensity, began to feel unwell.
According to the passengers, the air conditioning was only turned on during takeoff. "I was taking a SpiceJet flight from Delhi to Darbhanga (SG 486).
After check-in, the air conditioning (AC) at the Delhi airport was left off for an hour. Inside the aircraft, the temperature was forty degrees Celsius. The travelers were in pain. Passenger Rohan Kumar stated, "When the flight took off, the air conditioner (AC) was turned on.
In regards to the incident, SpiceJet has not yet released an official statement. These incidents do, however, highlight how crucial it is to uphold passenger safety and comfort standards, particularly in inclement weather like heatwaves.
As passengers depend more and more on airlines to provide them with safe and comfortable travel, events like these force a critical examination of operating protocols to guarantee that passengers' safety is given first priority.