A SpiceJet flyer traveling from Mumbai to Bengaluru encountered a highly unusual situation, as they were locked inside the airplane’s lavatory for the entire flight. The airline has issued an apology to the passenger and, it is understood, offered a refund, but the episode has captured the public’s imagination.
The passenger was finally assisted after the flight landed at Bengaluru airport. Ground staff and engineers were able to open the toilet door, which had malfunctioned mid-air. The incident took place on a Monday night. The Mumbai-Bengaluru flight departed at 2:10 AM, two hours behind its scheduled time of 10:55 PM. The incident unfolded when a passenger in seat 14D entered the restroom after takeoff. The door jammed, leading to an unexpected mid-air issue.
Despite the passenger’s efforts and the crew’s attempts, the door remained locked. As a solution, the crew provided a handwritten note to the distressed passenger via the door’s gap. The message instructed the passenger to remain calm and stay seated until the flight landed in Bengaluru. The note went viral on social media, with users finding it amusing and remarking on the handwriting. The flight landed in Bengaluru around 3:45 AM. Following the landing, airport engineers were able to open the door. The airline has since expressed regret for the incident and has apologized to the passenger for the inconvenience.