In a bizarre incident aboard a SpiceJet flight destined for Bengaluru, a passenger found himself trapped inside the airplane restroom for the entirety of the journey after the door’s lock malfunctioned.
The unfortunate incident unfolded shortly after takeoff, as the passenger entered the restroom only to discover that the door had become stuck, leaving him confined for the duration of the flight. According to reports from NDTV, the distressed passenger’s attempts to open the door were in vain.
Crew members, upon learning of the situation, made several unsuccessful attempts to unlock the restroom from the outside. In a gesture of empathy, they composed an apology note for the stranded passenger, requesting him to remain patient, and discreetly slipped it under the door.
As the flight touched down at Bengaluru airport, a technician was urgently called in to address the predicament. After an hour-long effort, the door was successfully unlocked, liberating the passenger from his unintended confinement.
SpiceJet, in response to the unusual incident, issued a formal apology and expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to the passenger. The airline reassured the public that the affected passenger had been granted a full refund on his airfare as a gesture of goodwill.
The incident raises questions about the maintenance and reliability of aircraft facilities, prompting calls for increased vigilance to prevent such mishaps in the future.
