Passengers sit for hours without AC on Air India flight:Chaos at Delhi airport, Indore flight departs after 3-hour delay

Passengers on an Air India Delhi–Indore flight faced severe discomfort after a technical snag forced the aircraft to return from the runway to the terminal, leaving them stranded inside without air conditioning for hours. Flight AI-2515, which usually departs from Indira Gandhi International Airport at 12:10 PM and lands in Indore at 1:45 PM, was delayed due to the issue. While parked on the runway, the aircraft’s AC was switched off, and the intense heat inside the closed cabin led to several passengers feeling unwell. Frustrated travellers raised slogans at the airport, demanding refunds and better handling of the situation. The disruption began even before boarding, with the departure gate changed twice, causing confusion among passengers. After boarding, the aircraft remained on the runway for an extended period due to pending technical clearance, before eventually being brought back to the terminal. Initially expected to reach Indore by 5 PM, the flight finally departed around 5:15 PM—nearly three hours behind schedule—and is now likely to land at approximately 6:30 PM. At one point, a passenger also claimed the flight had been cancelled, adding to the confusion. Authorities have not yet issued a detailed statement on the incident.