Srinagar, June 1: Passengers travelling from Delhi to Srinagar on a SpiceJet flight on Monday complained of inconvenience after their flight was delayed, forcing them to wait at the airport for several hours.
According to passengers, SpiceJet flight SG-160, scheduled to depart from Delhi at 7:05 am and arrive in Srinagar at 10:05 am, did not leave on time, causing uncertainty among travellers.
“We were informed about the delay after reaching the airport. There was no clear information initially about when the flight would depart,” said a passenger waiting at the terminal.
Another traveller said the delay disrupted onward travel plans in Kashmir.
“I had arranged transport from Srinagar airport and informed my family about my arrival time. The delay has affected all those arrangements,” the passenger said.
Several passengers said they spent hours waiting inside the airport lounge and sought regular updates from airline staff.
“We understand that operational issues can occur, but passengers should be kept informed. Many people were travelling with families and elderly relatives,” said another flyer.
Some passengers also expressed concern over missing connecting appointments and engagements scheduled after their arrival in Srinagar.
Airport officials did not immediately comment on the reason behind the delay. Airline staff informed passengers that the departure would take place after operational clearances were completed.
The delay affected dozens of passengers travelling on the Delhi–Srinagar sector, one of the busiest air routes connecting Kashmir with the rest of the country.(KNS)
