Multiple SpiceJet Flight Delays Trigger Protest at Delhi Airport; Airline Blames Operational Challenges
The airline attributed the delays to operational difficulties and safety-related concerns, stating that passengers were regularly updated with information.
Protests erupted at Delhi airport after a SpiceJet flight faced repeated delays. Passengers sat down on the floor near the boarding gate in protest.
Flight SG 9213 was scheduled to take off for Ahmedabad from Delhi at 1:10 p.m. on Thursday. However, it was postponed multiple times, as per passengers quoted by NDTV.
Passenger Vaibhavi Chauhan mentioned that the flight’s departure time was changed several times — initially to 3:40 p.m., then to 6:40 p.m., followed by further delays to 7:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m., and finally 9:30 p.m. The flight eventually departed later that night.
In response to the delay, the airline cited operational problems as the reason and stated that passengers were being informed about the revised timings through regular updates.
The airline also mentioned that the delay was due to its focus on ensuring passenger safety. Meanwhile, agitated passengers expressed their anger and shouted slogans in protest.
Chauhan, who was travelling to Ahmedabad for his final semester undergraduate exam, alleged that the airline staff were impolite.
“After repeated pressure from passengers, we were given some refreshments, but even then, they were unsure about which aircraft would be sent to Ahmedabad. I have a project presentation tomorrow and must reach Gandhinagar by morning at any cost,” he was quoted saying.
“The alternative flight they are offering is at 12:30 p.m. tomorrow, which won’t be feasible for me and several other passengers,” he added.
