In 2024, passengers endured 3.5 hours inside a Boeing 777 without air conditioning while it sat on the Athens tarmac. The incident revealed how little aviation law specifically protects travelers from extreme cabin temperatures

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Boeing 777 Athens heat incident: A flight delay in Athens turned into a dire situation for passengers aboard a Boeing 777, who endured sweltering heat while stranded on the tarmac for hours without air conditioning. As temperatures climbed, distress among passengers led some to experience nosebleeds and fainting.