SpiceJet flight turns into a furnace, furious passengers protest on tarmac

Passengers onboard a SpiceJet flight from Delhi to Pune complained after the cabin became unbearably hot before take-off, leaving some struggling to breathe. This was followed by a protest on the tarmac.Passengers onboard a SpiceJet flight complained of breathing issues after the cabin turned unbearably hot. (Photos: X/@Leshpal_speaks)A SpiceJet flight operating from Delhi to Pune was stopped before take-off after passengers complained about the unbearable heat inside the cabin. With children and elderly passengers onboard, the heat became so intense that some even struggled to breathe, eventually leading to a protest on the tarmac.The incident was narrated by an X user, who said the flight had passengers of different age groups. After boarding at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, the flight’s cabin temperature began rising sharply, leaving people increasingly uncomfortable.The post detailed how the heat became unbearable, with passengers sweating heavily and some experiencing difficulty breathing. Despite the situation, the aircraft was taken to the runway.That was when passengers refused to let the flight depart. According to the post, they raised objections over the conditions inside the aircraft, leading to a confrontation with the crew. The user claimed that the captain and others shouted back and threatened to call the police. Meanwhile, the situation took another turn when a fault with the aircraft was eventually discovered.The post criticised the airline over poor service and said that passengers' safety had been put at risk. It also shared that, frustrated by the situation, passengers staged a sit-in protest on the airport tarmac. See the post here:The incident has gone viral, with the post calling on the Ministry of Civil Aviation to take the matter seriously and initiate strict action against the airline.The episode comes amid continuing scrutiny of technical problems involving SpiceJet aircraft. Glitches have surfaced in connection with the airline's flights on several occasions, ranging from aircraft-related faults to operational disruptions, making passenger safety and maintenance an ongoing concern.- EndsPublished By: Srimoyee ChowdhuryPublished On: Aug 12, 2026 12:43 IST