Passengers aboard SpiceJet flight SG 476 from Delhi to Darbhanga faced a distressing situation when they were made to wait inside the aircraft without air conditioning (AC) for over an hour amid soaring temperatures, exacerbating discomfort during the ongoing heatwave.
Passenger shares experience
Rohan Kumar, a passenger on the flight, recounted the ordeal, stating, “I was travelling from Delhi to Darbhanga (SG 476) from SpiceJet. At the Delhi airport after the check-in, they did not switch on the air-conditioning (AC) for an hour. The temperature inside (flight) was 40 degrees. The passengers were suffering. The air-conditioner (AC) was switched on when the flight took off…”
Several passengers reported feeling unwell due to the stifling heat inside the aircraft. The delay in turning on the AC raised concerns about passenger safety and comfort, particularly amidst high temperatures prevalent in Delhi during this time of the year.
SpiceJet has yet to issue an official statement regarding the incident. However, such occurrences underscore the importance of maintaining passenger comfort and safety protocols, especially during adverse weather conditions like heatwaves.
As travelers increasingly rely on airlines to provide safe and comfortable journeys, incidents such as these prompt a critical review of operational procedures to ensure the well-being of passengers remains a top priority.