Passengers Protest SpiceJet Delhi–Pune Flight After Cabin Heat Before Take-Off

Passengers on a SpiceJet flight from Delhi to Pune refused to take off after the cabin became unbearably hot, with travelers fanning themselves, crowding the forward door, and later chanting “Stop playing with our lives.” SpiceJet says the air conditioning remained operational, but the aircraft was swapped after a technical issue — and this was not the first recent report of passengers trapped in sweltering conditions on the airline.

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.Passengers raise alarm over rising cabin temperatureThe 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.Ministry must take strict action, as such kind of act should not tolerated.— Akshay Jain (@aksfins) August 12, 2026 Passengers allegedly threatened with police actionThe 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.

Pune/New Delhi: Passengers travelling on a SpiceJet flight from Delhi to Pune were left distressed after the temperature inside the aircraft reportedly rose sharply soon after boarding, leaving several people sweating heavily and struggling to breathe. The incident took place before the flight could take off and led to an angry protest by passengers at the airport.The flight was carrying passengers of different age groups, including young children. According to passengers, the cabin became increasingly hot after they boarded the aircraft. The heat and lack of proper ventilation reportedly caused considerable discomfort, with some passengers saying they found it difficult to breathe.As the situation worsened, passengers refused to allow the aircraft to take off and raised concerns over their safety. The flight was taken to the runway, but passengers continued to object to the departure. They later staged a sit-in protest at the airport, demanding that the airline address the problem.‘We Will Build A Developed Maharashtra In Next 20 Years’: CM Devendra Fadnavis Tells Pune Youth During Tiranga Rally Passengers have alleged that instead of immediately resolving the issue, members of the crew engaged in arguments with them. They also claimed that passengers were threatened with police action when they refused to allow the flight to proceed.The situation took a more serious turn when a technical problem with the aircraft was reportedly discovered. The passengers questioned why the flight had been allowed to board and move towards departure despite the apparent problem.The incident has raised concerns over passenger safety and the airline's handling of technical and operational issues. Passengers have demanded that the Ministry of Civil Aviation and aviation regulators take note of the incident and examine whether proper safety procedures were followed before boarding and departure.The incident comes amid continuing complaints from some SpiceJet passengers over delays, cancellations and customer service. Recent passenger reviews have also raised concerns about poor communication and handling of disruptions.