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

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.