Diwali Travel Plans Disrupted as SpiceJet Cancels Flights at Ahmedabad Airport, Passengers Stranded
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Several SpiceJet flight cancellations and delays at Ahmedabad airport on Saturday disrupted Diwali holiday plans, leaving passengers stranded and forcing many to make last-minute travel arrangements.
Passengers heading to destinations such as Kerala, Patna and Bagdogra faced hours of uncertainty as flights were cancelled or delayed well beyond their scheduled departure times. The disruption caused considerable inconvenience to families who had planned their holidays around the festive break.
Passengers Clash With Airline Staff Over Flight Disruptions
The sudden cancellations and delays triggered angry exchanges between passengers and SpiceJet employees at the airport. Several passengers complained that the airline had failed to provide timely information about cancellations or changes to departure schedules.
Families who had arrived at the airport expecting to begin their Diwali holidays found themselves waiting for hours. With no clear information about when their flights would depart, passengers struggled to make alternative arrangements.
Some passengers were seen expressing their frustration directly to airline staff, demanding explanations for the disruption and clarity on their travel plans.
Alternative Flight Tickets Touch ₹28,000
The disruption also affected airfares on other airlines, with passengers claiming that alternative flight tickets had become significantly more expensive during the Diwali holiday rush.
According to passengers, the cost of booking an alternative flight had reached around ₹28,000 in some cases. They also alleged that tickets on other airlines were three to four times more expensive than the original fares they had paid.
Passengers were particularly frustrated over the lack of clarity on refunds and alternative flight arrangements. Many said they had not received satisfactory information about when their ticket amounts would be refunded or who would arrange alternative travel.
With festive travel demand already high, the sudden disruption left several passengers in a difficult position, forcing them to reconsider or postpone their holiday plans.
