A SpiceJet passenger on a flight from Mumbai to Bengaluru experienced an unusual and uncomfortable situation as he was trapped in the airplane’s restroom throughout the flight. The airline has since apologized to the passenger and reportedly offered a refund. The incident has become a topic of amusement and disbelief online.
The passenger was eventually rescued after the flight landed in Bengaluru. Ground staff and engineers had to force the toilet door open due to a malfunction.
The event occurred on a Monday night flight that departed Mumbai at 2:10 AM, delayed by two hours. The passenger, who was in seat 14D, entered the restroom soon after takeoff and was unable to exit because the door lock had jammed.
Unable to open the locked door, the crew came up with an innovative response: they slipped a handwritten note under the door. The note instructed the passenger to remain calm and stay seated until the plane landed in Bengaluru.
The crew’s message and the details of the event quickly spread online, generating much amusement and conversation among social media users.
The flight arrived in Bengaluru at about 3:45 AM, and the engineer was able to open the door. The airline offered its apologies to the passenger for the distress caused.