15-07-2025
SpiceJet Delhi-Mumbai flight delayed over ‘disruption caused by unruly passengers' who complained about air conditioning
New Delhi
A SpiceJet flight heading to Mumbai from Delhi was significantly delayed on Monday after 'unruly passengers attempted to forcefully approach the cockpit while the aircraft was taxiing', leading to an alleged disruption.
Two passengers were offloaded from SpiceJet flight SG 9282 bound for Mumbai at Delhi airport after they allegedly caused the disruption, according to the airline.
Yachna Nair, one of the passengers who was deboarded, said the issue was a delay in starting the air conditioning of the flight. 'Since 4.50 pm they started promising us that they will start the AC, but didn't do so. I am on medication and was feeling very hot and anxious,' Nair, 55, said.
'After a lot of requests, they were not starting the AC. So my daughter went to talk to the cabin crew, but I don't know why they singled us out,' she said.
Her daughter Alika Nair is the second passenger who was deboarded.
'On July 14, 2025, two unruly passengers were offloaded from SpiceJet flight SG 9282 operating from Delhi to Mumbai. The two attempted to forcefully approach the cockpit and caused a disruption while the aircraft was taxiing,' a Spicejet spokesperson said in a statement.
'Despite repeated instructions and requests by the cabin crew, fellow passengers, and the flight's Captain, the two individuals refused to return to their seats, prompting serious concerns about the safety and security of all onboard,' the spokesperson added.
'In the interest of the safety of all passengers and crew, the Captain decided to return the aircraft to the bay, and the passengers were offloaded. They were subsequently handed over to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF),' the spokesperson further said.
According to air traffic tracking platform Flightradar24, the flight was significantly delayed. The aircraft was supposed to take off at 12.30 pm and land in Mumbai at 2.55 pm. The flight eventually took off at 7.21 pm and landed at 9.05 pm.
According to Yachna Nair, the passengers were seated on the flight by around 4.45 pm and the incident occurred just before 6 pm.
'The CISF's role is limited to handing over the unruly passenger to the Delhi Police, and it is the airline's decision on how to pursue the matter,' a CISF spokesperson said about the incident.
