Malfunctioning AC on US-Bangla flight to Chennai causes passenger distress

US-Bangla Airlines flight BS-205 from Dhaka to Chennai operated with a malfunctioning air conditioning system on July 12, 2026. The flight carried 188 passengers, many of whom were patients or their relatives, who faced severe discomfort due to the lack of proper ventilation. At least one asthma patient required supplemental oxygen mid-flight due to respiratory distress.