# SpiceJet passengers protest at Delhi airport over 24-hour Dubai flight delays

2026-09-15T13:13:41+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 3 independent outlets

Around 200 passengers of two SpiceJet Dubai-bound flights protested at Delhi airport's Terminal 3 after delays of more than 24 hours. Flights SG 5111 and SG 5105 were rescheduled multiple times since Monday. Videos on social media showed passengers raising slogans and staging a sit-in. SpiceJet said the delays were due to operational reasons after an aircraft was grounded. The airline said alternate flights were being arranged. Airport officials provided food and refreshments to stranded passengers. The civil aviation ministry and DGCA are monitoring SpiceJet's operations, Mathrubhumi reported.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

All three sources report the facts without slant: passenger protests, airline's operational reason, and alternate arrangements. The uniformity reflects wire agency PTI's feed. The notable addition by Mathrubhumi about DGCA and ministry oversight is a neutral factual update. The implication is that SpiceJet's recurring disruptions are under regulatory watch. The DGCA's next action on SpiceJet's compliance will determine if this is an isolated event or part of a larger pattern.

## Coverage

- hindustantimes.com (neutral report) <https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/how-are-masalajet-passengers-even-coping-up-social-media-reacts-as-2-spicejet-dubai-flights-face-delays-delhi-airport-101789465978912.html>
  Straight news wire style with passenger reactions and airline statement, no editorial slant
- english.mathrubhumi.com (neutral report) <https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/spicejet-passengers-protest-delhi-airport-flight-delays-v1u4pb4y>
  Factual reporting with added context of ministry and DGCA oversight, no judgement
- assamtribune.com (neutral report) <https://assamtribune.com/national/protest-at-delhi-airport-as-spicejet-dubai-flights-face-disruption-1617450>
  Neutral reporting with mention of past disruptions but no critical framing

Tags: Delhi, DGCA, K Rammohan Naidu, SpiceJet
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