Bolt From Indigo! Passenger Shares Snacking Horror On Bengaluru-Chennai Flight

Viral social media posts and recent incidents, including the discovery of a screw in a sandwich served on an IndiGo flight, have raised concerns about the quality and hygiene of airline food.

Forget turbulence, the latest worry for air travelers might be what lurks inside their meal. Viral posts of worms, metal shards, and now, a screw in a sandwich, are raising eyebrows (and stomachs) about the hygiene of airline food.

The latest incident involved a Reddit user, @MacaroonIll3601, who allegedly discovered a "surprise ingredient" - a screw - in their spinach and corn sandwich on an IndiGo flight. Pictures showed the unwelcome addition embedded firmly within the meal, served during a Bengaluru-Chennai journey. The user's claim of receiving no response from IndiGo staff only added fuel to the fire.

This isn't an isolated incident. In other instances, Passengers have previously reported finding everything from creepy crawlies to metallic hitchhikers in their in-flight meals, casting a shadow of doubt on the safety and quality of airline food in general. The Reddit post, garnering significant attention, served as a stark reminder: perhaps double-checking your in-flight snack isn't such a bad idea.

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The passenger's post, which included pictures, detailed the unsettling experience. "I got a screw in my sandwich while travelling in Indigo from BNG to Chennai on 01/02/24. When I requested an apology from the airline, they responded that because I consumed it after the flight, it could not be found legible!", the caption of the post stated.

Here's How IndiGo Responded: 

Meanwhile, IndiGo issued a statement following the incident, which made headlines on February 13.

"We are aware of an image circulating on social media referring to a customer sharing their experience on flight 6E-904 from Bengaluru to Chennai on February 1, 2024. The problem was not reported by the passenger during the trip. To ensure the highest quality and hygiene, we source our in-flight meals from reputable and highly regarded caterers. We apologise for the inconvenience caused to the passenger and remain committed to providing the best in-flight experience while adhering to all food and hygiene standards," IndiGo said in a statement, according to news agency PTI.

However, social media wasn't convinced, with users resorting to both humour ("Probably an iron supplement, how thoughtful!") and criticism ("Next time I see an IndiGo flight, I'll bolt!")

This incident adds to a long list of alarming cases in which foreign objects, ranging from insects to metal screws, have been discovered in airline meals, calling into question the reliability of onboard food quality and safety.