2 Dubai-bound SpiceJet flights hit delays at Delhi airport, protests erupt
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As per the latest buzz, the flights SG 5111 and SG 5105, were scheduled to depart for Dubai on Monday morning and evening, respectively. (Reuters/X) As per the latest buzz, the flights SG 5111 and SG 5105, were scheduled to depart for Dubai on Monday morning and evening, respectively.
Adding to this, However, the departures were rescheduled multiple times during the course of the day.
Meanwhile, An official statement from the airline shared the flights were delayed for "operational reasons."
Notably, "SpiceJet flights SG 5111 and SG 5105, operating from Delhi to Dubai, have been delayed due to operational reasons following the grounding of an aircraft. Alternate flights are being arranged to accommodate the affected passengers, and the airline is making every effort to minimise the inconvenience caused," a SpiceJet spokesperson shared.
As per the latest buzz, Sources close to the matter have verified that the flights have been scheduled and will depart from the IGI airport on Tuesday evening.
In further updates, As per this information, one of the flights, SG 5111, began boarding its passengers and was set to depart at 1pm. Meanwhile, flight SG 5105 is set to depart at 4pm today.
On top of that, Citing people familiar with the matter, news agency PTI reported that around 200 passengers have been impacted by the delay.
The passengers also protested at various places at Delhi airport's Terminal 3, since late Monday evening. A video of passengers staging a sit-in at Delhi airport also surfaced on social media.
Source: Hindustan Times