India, Feb. 2 -- What was supposed to be a calm flight home from Bangkok to Bengaluru turned into an upsetting experience for a passenger when a hot food item reportedly spilled on him, leaving him shocked and uncomfortable mid-air.

The incident happened on March 5, 2024, when Sree Nayak (name changed) was travelling with his wife and daughter. About 15 minutes after the flight took off, a cabin crew member opened the overhead luggage bin above his seat. Suddenly, a packet of hot non-vegetarian curry fell down and spilled on him, The Times of India reported.

Nayak said the hot curry soaked his clothes and caused skin irritation. As a vegetarian, he also felt sick and uncomfortable due to the smell, which lasted for hours until he reache...