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SpiceJet Delays Dubai Flights After Aircraft Grounding Protest

By Drooid · Sep 15, 2026, 10:13 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

SpiceJet delayed flights SG 5111 and SG 5105 to Dubai.
SpiceJet said the delays stemmed from operational reasons after grounding an aircraft.
About 200 passengers staged a sit-in protest in Terminal 3 late Monday.
SpiceJet is arranging alternate flights to reduce passenger inconvenience.
Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said the ministry and DGCA are monitoring SpiceJet’s finances.

History

Historical Context

In December 1999 Indian Airlines endured the hijacking of Flight 814, an Airbus A300 with 190 occupants that was forced to land in Amritsar, Lahore, Dubai and Kandahar before hostages were freed on 31 December. The episode highlighted security challenges for Indian aviation. Today, SpiceJet’s aircraft grounding and a 200-passenger sit-in reflect ongoing regulatory scrutiny by the DGCA.

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Story summary

SpiceJet delayed flights SG 5111 and SG 5105 to Dubai.
SpiceJet said the delays stemmed from operational reasons after grounding an aircraft.
About 200 passengers staged a sit-in protest in Terminal 3 late Monday.
SpiceJet is arranging alternate flights to reduce passenger inconvenience.
Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said the ministry and DGCA are monitoring SpiceJet’s finances.

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