SpiceJet Delhi-Dubai flights delayed up to 29 hours, passengers on protest
More than 100 passengers on two SpiceJet Delhi‑Dubai flights protested at IGI Airport after delays of up to 29 hours, prompting the airline to arrange alternate services and apologize for the inconvenience.
- ✓More than 100 passengers on two SpiceJet Delhi‑Dubai flights protested at IGI Airport after delays of up to 29 hours, prompting the airline to arrange alternate services and apologize for the inconvenience.
- ✓Flight SG 5111 was slated to leave at 08:30 a.m.
- ✓and SG 5105 at 10:10 p.m.
- ✓Passengers reported waiting as long as 29 hours, during which airport staff supplied food and water.
Over 100 travellers on SpiceJet flights SG 5111 and SG 5105 staged a protest at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on Monday night after their scheduled departures to Dubai were postponed for nearly a full day. A SpiceJet spokesperson said the delays stemmed from operational issues following the grounding of an aircraft, and the airline expressed regret for the disruption.
Flight SG 5111 was slated to leave at 08:30 a.m. and SG 5105 at 10:10 p.m. on the same day, with each journey normally lasting three to four hours. Passengers reported waiting as long as 29 hours, during which airport staff supplied food and water. The airline announced that it is booking alternate flights to accommodate those affected and is working to minimise further inconvenience.
The grounding of the aircraft triggered a cascade of scheduling problems, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded and prompting the protest. The incident highlights the vulnerability of airline operations to unexpected technical setbacks and underscores the importance of contingency planning for passenger welfare at major hubs like Delhi’s IGI Airport.
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| Issuing Authority | Delhi NCR Civic & Governance |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | INDIA |
| Jurisdiction | DL State |
| Publication Date | 15 September 2026 |