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SpiceJet Flight from Delhi to Pune Faces AC Failure, Passengers Protest

Passengers on a SpiceJet flight protested after the aircraft's air conditioning failed during preparation for takeoff.

12 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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On a recent SpiceJet flight from Delhi to Pune, passengers experienced extreme discomfort due to a failure of the air conditioning. Reports indicate that despite the rising temperatures inside the aircraft, the pilots continued preparations for takeoff.

As the situation worsened, passengers began protesting, leading the airline to return the aircraft to the gate before departure. Passengers described the conditions as 'unbearably hot' during the ordeal, according to various reports.

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