A video has gone viral showing angry SpiceJet passengers at Pune airport surrounding a ground staff member and asking him to eat the food they were served. The passengers were upset over the poor quality of the meal provided during a long flight delay.
In the video, the passengers can be seen forcing the staff member to eat the same food. The staff member stayed calm and followed their request. The incident happened more than two weeks ago but recently gained attention after it was shared on social media platform X by a user named “Woke Eminent.”
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SpiceJet Responds
SpiceJet released an official statement denying the passengers’ claims. A spokesperson said the food was fresh and good quality, provided by an authorized vendor who also supplies to other airlines and airport outlets.
The airline also defended its staff, saying:
“Our team works hard and behaves professionally. What happened in the video was very unfortunate. Our staff was polite and respectful, even while being treated badly. We do not accept any kind of misbehavior or aggression towards them.”
Flight Delay Was the Main Issue
As per a report by Navbharat Times, the issue was linked to SpiceJet flight SG-8124, going from Pune to Delhi. The flight was delayed by more than seven hours, which caused frustration among the passengers.
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Public Reactions Online
The video, which has crossed 5 lakh views, received mixed reactions. While some people understood the passengers’ frustration, many supported the ground staff for handling the situation calmly.
Here’s what people commented:
- “The staff is not at fault for delays. Show some respect.”
- “Salute to this staff, he was so humble.”
- “Why are people acting like a mob? This behavior is not okay.”
In conclusion, while flight delays can be stressful, many people believe that blaming and misbehaving with the ground staff is not the right way to deal with the issue.
