New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- More than 100 passengers travelling on SpiceJet flight SG-105 from Delhi to Pune refused to continue their journey after a faulty air-conditioning system left the aircraft hot and humid, The Times of India reported.

The flight, scheduled to depart at 9:30 pm on Tuesday, was already delayed by about two hours and ultimately did not depart until 11:30 pm, according to a passenger quoted by TOI.

Passengers said they realised the aircraft was unusually hot and humid after taking their seats, with the air-conditioning system not working. They initially waited, expecting the AC to be switched on before the aircraft began taxiing.

"As we entered the aircraft and took our seats, we realised it was very hot and humid, and ...