'Difficulty Breathing, Sweating': SpiceJet Delhi-Pune Flight Passengers Deboarded After Cabin Turns Unbearably Hot Before Take-Off; Watch Viral Video
· Free Press Journal
Passengers travelling on a SpiceJet flight from Delhi to Pune reportedly faced a distressing situation before take-off after the aircraft cabin became excessively hot, with some travellers complaining of breathing difficulties.
The incident has once again put the spotlight on passenger comfort and safety standards at SpiceJet, following a series of complaints involving delays and uncomfortable conditions inside its aircraft.
Visit casino-promo.biz for more information.
Passengers raise alarm over rising cabin temperature
The SpiceJet flight from New Delhi to Pune was carrying passengers from different age groups, including children and elderly travellers. According to an account shared by a passenger on X, conditions inside the aircraft deteriorated soon after boarding as the cabin temperature reportedly rose sharply.
हे दिल्लीहून पुण्याला जाणारे स्पाइसजेटचे विमान होते. विमानामध्ये आबालवृद्धांसह लहान मुलं देखील होती. या विमानात बसल्यानंतर विमानातील तापमान अचानक प्रचंड वाढलं. तापमान एवढं वाढत गेलं की लोकांना सहन होईना. सगळे घामाने ओले झाले होते. लोकांना श्वास घ्यायला खूप जास्त त्रास व्हायला… pic.twitter.com/jVYTEMcFNv
— Leshpal_speaks (@Leshpal_speaks) August 11, 2026
The passenger claimed that travellers were left sweating heavily and that some people began experiencing difficulty breathing because of the heat.
“After boarding the flight, the temperature inside the aircraft suddenly shot up dramatically. The temperature rose so much that people couldn’t bear it. Everyone was drenched in sweat. People started facing a lot of difficulty even breathing. In such a situation, the flight was brought to the runway," he said.
The passenger further alleged that the aircraft was moved towards the runway despite the uncomfortable conditions. Travellers then reportedly objected and refused to let the aircraft depart until the issue was addressed.
This is deficiency in service by Spicejet. Better to avoid such Airlines for your next traveling. They are taking passenger for tossed. Delay in flight, cancellation, no proper AC.
— Akshay Jain (@aksfins) August 12, 2026
Ministry must take strict action, as such kind of act should not tolerated.
Passengers allegedly threatened with police action
The situation reportedly became tense as passengers protested against the conditions inside the aircraft.
According to the passenger's account, the captain and other airline personnel allegedly shouted at protesting travellers and warned that the police could be called if they continued their protest.
Airline Industry really needs an upgrade. Passengers had to shout out there lungs for the AC to be deployed as heat became unbearable pic.twitter.com/Pq3Nv5rq7L
— Kartikeya Sharma (@kartikeya_1975) August 12, 2026
The situation subsequently escalated, with passengers claiming that a technical issue with the aircraft was identified. Travellers later staged a protest at the airport and called for action from the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
Passengers alleged that the airline had compromised their safety by allowing the situation to continue and demanded accountability over the incident.