SpiceJet Flights Face Disruptions at Delhi Airport
Several SpiceJet flights faced delays and cancellations at Delhi's IGI Airport on Saturday, days after a passenger protest over rescheduled Dubai flights.
Key Highlights:
- Several SpiceJet flights were delayed or cancelled at Delhi's IGI Airport on Saturday due to operational disruptions.
- Delhi Airport said its teams were coordinating with SpiceJet to assist affected passengers.
- The disruption follows a September 15 protest by around 200 passengers over repeatedly rescheduled Dubai flights.
- SpiceJet has been grappling with financial and operational issues that have grounded a large part of its fleet.
- CCPA fined SpiceJet Rs 1 lakh in July for using "dark patterns" on its booking platform to auto-enrol users into promotions.
Another Round of Disruptions for SpiceJet
Several SpiceJet flights at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi were delayed or cancelled on Saturday due to operational disruptions, affecting scores of passengers travelling through the capital's main airport.
Airport Authorities Step In
The airport authorities advised affected passengers to contact the concerned airline for the latest flight updates or seek assistance from on-ground teams. "We regret the inconvenience faced by passengers due to the operational disruption of some SpiceJet flights. Delhi Airport teams are actively coordinating with the airline and relevant stakeholders to support affected passengers and provide necessary assistance," Delhi airport said in an advisory posted on X.
A Recent Pattern of Disruption
This latest disruption follows another incident on September 15, when about 200 SpiceJet passengers protested at the Delhi airport after flights to Dubai were repeatedly rescheduled and delayed. At the time, the airline had said alternate flights were being arranged after an aircraft was grounded, an explanation that points to the same underlying operational fragility now resurfacing with this latest round of delays and cancellations.
