Overview

• Flight SG 9213 was rescheduled five times between 1:10 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. before finally departing late at night.
• Frustrated travelers staged a sit-in at Delhi airport’s boarding gate and raised slogans over the prolonged hold-ups.
• SpiceJet attributed the repeated schedule changes to operational safety protocols and mandatory crew duty-time restrictions.
• Passengers reported unclear communications, minimal refreshments and rude staff handling during the lengthy delays.
• Airport authorities are reviewing passenger-care procedures after similar sit-ins and disruptions earlier this month.