Passenger Endures 7-Hour Ordeal on Plane with No AC, Food, or Water

The US Department of Transportation is investigating an incident involving United Airlines after a critical care nurse from Connecticut described her harrowing experience on a delayed international flight. The flight was delayed for seven hours, during which passengers were trapped on the plane without air conditioning, food, or water. The heat became unbearable, with passengers removing clothing and experiencing distressing symptoms. According to regulations, airlines are required to provide food and water no later than two hours after a tarmac delay begins. The nurse and other passengers are seeking compensation for the traumatic experience. United Airlines claims to have provided snacks and beverages in the airport but has not clarified if they were provided on the plane.