SpiceJet Passenger ‘Flies’ in Airplane Lavatory: A Comedy of Errors in the Sky

An unusual incident on a SpiceJet flight from Mumbai to Bengaluru resulted in a passenger spending the entire flight trapped in the aircraft’s lavatory. The passenger, after entering the restroom, discovered the door was jammed, leaving them confined mid-air. The crew attempted to assist, but were unable to unlock the door. To reassure the passenger, the crew slipped a note under the door urging them to remain seated until arrival. Upon landing, the door was opened by ground staff. The airline issued an apology and offered a refund. The unusual situation and the crew’s response have been widely shared online, eliciting amusement and commentary from many netizens. The flight had also been delayed by a few hours.