SpiceJet Dubai Flights Delayed at Delhi Airport Spark Passenger Protests
2 sources · India
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- The Indian Express
- Hindustan Times
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Two SpiceJet flights bound for Dubai from Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport experienced delays of more than 24 hours, leading to protests by approximately 200 passengers. The affected flights, SG 5111 and SG 5105, were originally scheduled for Monday morning and evening. Passengers staged protests and a sit-in at Terminal 3, with some individuals using social media to criticize the airline and raise slogans. One report noted delays of up to 29 hours.
A SpiceJet spokesperson attributed the disruptions to operational reasons following the grounding of an aircraft. The airline stated that it is arranging alternate flights to accommodate passengers and minimize inconvenience. According to sources, the flights were rescheduled to depart on Tuesday evening, with one boarding at 1 p.m. and the other set for 4 p.m. Airport officials and SpiceJet executives have discussed the matter.
How each side framed it
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- The center lean outlet focused on the duration of the delay and the fact of the passenger protests.
- Centre-right
- The center-right lean outlets emphasized social media reactions and provided more specific details regarding the airline's official explanation and the rescheduled departure times.
Sources
- Centre-right Hindustan Times: 2 Dubai-bound SpiceJet flights hit delays at Delhi airport, protests erupt
- Centre-right Hindustan Times: ‘How are MasalaJet passengers even coping up?': Social media reacts as 2 SpiceJet Dubai flights face delays
- Centre The Indian Express: SpiceJet Delhi-Dubai flights delayed up to 29 hours, passengers on protest
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