SpiceJet's two Dubai flights face inordinate delay; passengers protest at Delhi airport
Approximately 200 SpiceJet passengers protested at Delhi airport after their flights to Dubai were repeatedly delayed due to aircraft grounding. The airline has apologized and is working to arrange alternate travel for the affected passengers.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing operational and financial instability at SpiceJet, which is currently under scrutiny by Indian aviation regulators.
Around 200 SpiceJet passengers protested at the Delhi airport as their flights to Dubai were rescheduled multiple times and faced inordinate delay since Monday (September 14, 2026), according to a source.
Two flights SG 5111 and SG 5105, were scheduled to depart for Dubai in the morning and evening on Monday (September 14), respectively. However, the departures were rescheduled. Many passengers are stuck at the airport, the source said.
When contacted, the airline spokesperson on Tuesday (September 15, 2026) deeply regretted the inconvenience caused to passengers and said alternate flights were being arranged.
The source also said that around 200 passengers protested at various places at the Delhi airport's Terminal 3 (T3) since late Monday (September 14) evening, and airport officials have taken up the matter with the SpiceJet executives.
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