Passengers protest after expired noodles distributed during flight delay in Ürümqi, Xinjiang, China

On August 1, 2026, in Ürümqi, Xinjiang, China, @Chōngchōngchōngyā shared a video of passengers protesting after expired instant noodles were distributed during a delayed flight. In the video, frustrated passengers confront ground staff as they inspect the expiration dates on the cup noodles, creating a tense scene at the boarding gate. According to reports, Lucky Air Flight 8L9664 to Chengdu was delayed for about four hours due to heavy rain. During the delay, passengers discovered that the instant noodles distributed by ground staff had expired. Lucky Air said the products were immediately recalled before anyone consumed them, launched an internal investigation, and announced compensation of 200 yuan for each affected passenger.