Two SpiceJet flights from Delhi to Dubai were delayed by over 24 hours due to operational reasons following the grounding of an aircraft, the airline said on Tuesday. The delays left passengers stranded at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, where angry fliers staged protests and raised slogans of “SpiceJet chor hai” and “SpiceJet haye haye”.
Flight SG 5111 was scheduled to depart on Monday at 7:45 am but was first rescheduled to 9 am on Tuesday. Another flight, SG 5105, scheduled to depart at 6:45 pm on Monday, was rescheduled to 12:30 pm on Tuesday. However, both flights have not taken off yet at the time of reporting.
According to sources, passengers of both flights remained stranded at the airport and staged sit-in protests on Monday and again on Tuesday, demanding clarity on the departure time, food and accommodation.
Sources said no SpiceJet staff were present to address the passengers’ concerns for a considerable period. Airport and DIAL staff subsequently stepped in and provided food and water and arranged an area for passengers to rest.
A SpiceJet spokesperson said alternate flights were being arranged for the affected passengers and that it was making every effort to minimise the inconvenience.
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Published By:
Prateek Chakraborty
Published On:
Sep 15, 2026 13:01 IST
