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SpiceJet Flight Delayed 17 Hours Triggers Protest at Amritsar Airport
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 10:48 PM
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A SpiceJet flight faced a 17‑hour delay at Amritsar airport, prompting angry passengers to create a disturbance at the airline’s check‑in counter.
Amritsar’s Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport saw a SpiceJet flight held up for 17 hours, leaving passengers stranded for an extended period. The airline cited operational issues as the cause of the delay, but the exact reason was not disclosed in the brief statements released at the airport.
As the waiting time stretched beyond a typical turnaround, frustration grew among the travelers. Several passengers gathered at the SpiceJet service counter, raising their voices and demanding immediate clarification and assistance. The agitation escalated into a noticeable commotion, with staff attempting to manage the crowd while fielding repeated inquiries.
SpiceJet officials on site acknowledged the inconvenience and assured that they were working to re‑schedule the affected flight at the earliest possible slot. They also offered to rebook passengers on alternative services where feasible, though the process was described as ongoing.
Airport authorities monitored the situation and coordinated with the airline to ensure safety and order. No reports of physical altercations or injuries emerged, but the incident highlighted the challenges of handling prolonged flight disruptions in a busy regional hub.
As the waiting time stretched beyond a typical turnaround, frustration grew among the travelers. Several passengers gathered at the SpiceJet service counter, raising their voices and demanding immediate clarification and assistance. The agitation escalated into a noticeable commotion, with staff attempting to manage the crowd while fielding repeated inquiries.
SpiceJet officials on site acknowledged the inconvenience and assured that they were working to re‑schedule the affected flight at the earliest possible slot. They also offered to rebook passengers on alternative services where feasible, though the process was described as ongoing.
Airport authorities monitored the situation and coordinated with the airline to ensure safety and order. No reports of physical altercations or injuries emerged, but the incident highlighted the challenges of handling prolonged flight disruptions in a busy regional hub.