SpiceJet passengers struggle in heat as Delhi-Pune flight faces technical issue

A SpiceJet aircraft at the airport. A Delhi-Pune flight faced a last-minute technical issue on Tuesday, leaving passengers uncomfortable amid concerns over air conditioning. File pic

Scores of SpiceJet passengers faced a difficult time on a Pune-bound aircraft due to an air conditioning issue on Tuesday, and another plane was arranged to operate the Pune flight.

Video clips shared on social media showed many passengers standing inside the aircraft and fanning themselves, apparently due to heat.

An airline spokesperson in a statement on Wednesday said the flight SG 105, scheduled to operate from Delhi to Pune, encountered a last-minute technical issue on Tuesday and an alternate aircraft was arranged to operate the flight.

"The air conditioning remained operational throughout. Due to prevailing weather conditions in Delhi, some passengers may have experienced discomfort," the spokesperson said and deeply regretted the inconvenience caused to the passengers.

According to sources, scores of passengers faced a tough time due to heat inside the aircraft, as there were issues with the air conditioning system.

Details about the number of passengers onboard the aircraft could not be ascertained.

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