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SpiceJet delays at Delhi airport hit 500 passengers
At least five SpiceJet flights from Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport were delayed on Wednesday morning, affecting more than 500 passengers. Sources said four domestic flights and one international flight were delayed,…
At least five SpiceJet flights from Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport were delayed on Wednesday morning, affecting more than 500 passengers. Sources said four domestic flights and one international flight were delayed, with passengers waiting for hours at the airport. The affected domestic flights included three to Leh and one to Jammu, while the international flight was to Dubai.
The delays were attributed to airline staff not reporting for check-in duty on time. Passengers on the Leh flights scheduled for early morning faced confusion when no SpiceJet staff were at the Terminal 1 check-in counters at around 2.30 am. The situation was resolved only after a duty manager intervened.
SpiceJet issued a statement expressing regret, blaming operational reasons for the delays on flights SG121 and SG127 to Leh, and SG2160 to Jammu. Delhi Airport also apologised and said its teams were assisting affected passengers in coordination with the airline.
Indian Opinion Analysis
This is not the first time SpiceJet has faced widespread disruption. The airline has been under financial stress, with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) placing it under enhanced surveillance in 2022 after a series of technical incidents. Passenger grievances over delays and cancellations have risen as airlines struggle with staff shortages and fleet groundings. A key metric to watch is SpiceJet's on-time performance data for March, which the DGCA will publish in April, as repeated failure can invite penalties or a show-cause notice.
Source: bazaar.businesstoday.in
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