A passenger on a SpiceJet flight from Mumbai to Bengaluru had an unexpected and uncomfortable flight experience, becoming trapped in the aircraft’s lavatory for the whole journey. The airline has offered an apology and compensation, but the incident has triggered widespread amusement online.
The passenger was eventually freed after the plane landed in Bengaluru, with ground crew and engineers forced to intervene and unlock the door. The event took place on Monday night. The Mumbai-Bengaluru flight was delayed, eventually taking off at 2:10 AM. The scheduled departure was 10:55 PM. The passenger, seated in 14D, went to the restroom soon after the plane took off but was unable to exit because of a jammed door.
Faced with the situation, the crew attempted to console the trapped passenger by slipping a handwritten note under the door, instructing them to stay seated until landing. The note’s picture quickly went viral, with social media users reacting with humor. The flight landed in Bengaluru at approximately 3:45 AM. The airline has expressed regret for the inconvenience caused.