A passenger on a SpiceJet flight from Mumbai to Bengaluru found himself confined to the aircraft’s lavatory for the entire flight due to a malfunctioning door lock. The airline has offered compensation and expressed remorse for the ordeal, which has captured the attention of the internet.
The passenger was released from the toilet after the flight touched down in Bengaluru. Airport personnel managed to force open the locked door after landing. According to reports, the incident unfolded on a Monday night. The Mumbai-Bengaluru flight took off late, at 2:10 AM, after a delay of two hours.
The passenger, who was in seat 14D, entered the restroom shortly after the flight began. The door jammed, trapping him inside. The crew attempted to open the door, but their efforts failed. To keep the passenger calm, the crew passed a handwritten message under the door, asking him to stay put on the toilet seat until the plane landed. The note and the incident sparked widespread amusement and commentary on social media.