A SpiceJet passenger flying from Mumbai to Bengaluru found themselves in a rather unique situation: they were confined to the aircraft’s restroom for the entire flight. The airline has issued an apology and offered a refund for the ticket. The incident has garnered significant attention.
The passenger was released from the locked lavatory after the aircraft landed in Bengaluru. Airport ground staff and engineers quickly worked to open the door, which had locked mid-air due to a malfunction.
The event occurred on a Monday night. The Mumbai-Bengaluru flight, which was delayed by two hours, departed from Mumbai at 2:10 AM, though it had been scheduled for 10:55 PM. Soon after takeoff, a passenger in seat 14D entered the restroom and was unable to get out due to a malfunctioning lock.
Attempts by the passenger and crew to open the door failed. The crew opted to communicate with the trapped passenger by writing a handwritten note and passing it through the door’s gap. The note instructed the passenger to stay calm and remain seated on the toilet until the plane landed.
The crew’s note was shared on social media and quickly went viral, leading to many humorous comments from online users, with some commenting on the quality of the handwriting. The flight touched down in Bengaluru around 3:45 AM. Following landing, airport engineers successfully opened the door. The airline has expressed regret and offered an apology to the passenger.