'A cosmetic window frame': SpiceJet reacts after Pune-bound flight's window frame dislodges mid-air

The incident came to light after a passenger had posted a video of the dislodged window on social media platform X.

A SpiceJet aircraft's window frame dislodged mid-air on Wednesday as it was heading towards Pune from Goa, sending passengers into a frenzy. The airline, however, said cabin pressurisation remained normal throughout the flight and there was no impact on passenger safety.

The incident came to light after a passenger had posted a video of the dislodged window on social media platform X. "#SpiceJet from Goa to Pune today. The whole interior window assembly just fell off mid flight. And this flight is now supposed to take off and head to Jaipur. Wonder if it’s air worthy..” the passenger stated, while tagging the aviation safety regulator DGCA in the post.

“A cosmetic window frame on one of SpiceJet’s Q400 aircraft became loose during flight and was found dislodged. It is important to note that this was a non-structural trim component, fitted onto the window for the purpose of shade, and did not compromise the safety or integrity of the aircraft in any way,” the airline said in a statement.

“The Q400 aircraft is equipped with multiple layers of window panes, including a robust, pressure-bearing outer pane, ensuring that passenger safety is never at risk, even in the unlikely event of a superficial or cosmetic component coming loose,” the airline added. The airline also said that the frame was fixed upon landing at the next station, in accordance with standard maintenance procedures.