India • Jun 16, 2025

SpiceJet staff forced to eat food amidst passenger protest

A video from Pune airport is making the rounds online, showing frustrated SpiceJet passengers asking a ground staff member to eat the same meal they were served during a flight delay.
The staff member obliges and takes a bite while others record.
The clip quickly drew backlash, with many calling out the passengers for crossing a line.

TL;DR

Airline backs staff, praises them for staying professional under pressure

SpiceJet backed its staff and said the food was fresh and supplied by an approved vendor used by several airlines.
The airline also condemned the passengers' behavior and praised its team for staying professional under pressure.
The whole incident has sparked conversations about treating service workers with basic respect—even when things don't go as planned.