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SpiceJet passengers protest delays, AC failure on two flights
Passengers on two SpiceJet flights faced serious discomfort and delays this week. On the Mumbai-Dubai route, flight SG-5113 was rescheduled multiple times and passengers were stranded for over 24 hours, alleging a…
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Passengers on two SpiceJet flights faced serious discomfort and delays this week. On the Mumbai-Dubai route, flight SG-5113 was rescheduled multiple times and passengers were stranded for over 24 hours, alleging a lack of food, water, and clear communication from the airline, which cited a technical snag before deplaning them. SpiceJet has not commented on this incident. Separately, on the Delhi-Pune route, flight SG 105 became a nine-hour ordeal after an air-conditioning problem caused extreme heat. Passengers protested when the aircraft was moved towards the runway, forcing the airline to arrange an alternate aircraft. SpiceJet said the AC remained operational and blamed Delhi's weather, though sources said the system was faulty.
NDTVProfit reported the Mumbai-Dubai stranding; the Delhi-Pune incident was covered by Rediff, Telangana Today, and Hindustan Times, which quoted passenger Leshpal Javalge describing the cabin as a 'gas chamber'.
The Indian Opinion
Two incidents in two days show a pattern. SpiceJet blames weather for the AC issue, but passenger accounts and sources point to a technical fault. The airline's silence on the Mumbai-Dubai stranding is telling. DGCA norms require airlines to provide meals, refreshments, and clear communication during long delays. Watch whether the regulator imposes penalties that force SpiceJet to improve maintenance and passenger care, or if these complaints remain unaddressed.
Sources (4): ndtvprofit.com, rediff.com, telanganatoday.com, hindustantimes.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 4 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 4 sources.
