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Overheated Cabins Force Deplaning on Air India and SpiceJet Flights at Delhi Airport

Back-to-back cases at Delhi reinforce concerns over recurring cabin-cooling faults on Indian carriers.

Overview

  • Air India flight AI2380 to Singapore deplaned more than 200 passengers after they sat nearly two hours in a sweltering cabin, with PTI citing faulty air conditioning and electrical supply.
  • Air India confirmed a cabin cooling issue on the ground and said the flight departed at 05:36 IST after an aircraft change, with refreshments and support provided to passengers.
  • Videos from onboard showed travelers fanning themselves with magazines and safety cards before they were taken back to the terminal.
  • SpiceJet flight SG41 from Delhi to Kathmandu developed a technical snag with non-functional AC, leading to deplaning after passengers waited inside the aircraft; the airline said it is working to resolve the issue.
  • The two incidents follow multiple reports of AC-related snags over the past year, amplifying questions over operational reliability and passenger comfort.