Two major incidents disrupted SpiceJet operations this week, sparking safety concerns and frustration among passengers.
On Monday, two disruptive passengers were removed from SpiceJet flight SG 9282 at Delhi airport after they tried to force their way into the cockpit while the aircraft was taxiing for takeoff to Mumbai. Despite repeated instructions from the cabin crew, fellow passengers, and the captain, the duo refused to return to their seats.
In the interest of safety, the pilot returned the Boeing 737-800 to the bay, and the men were handed over to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). The incident delayed the 12:30 pm flight by nearly seven hours, with takeoff eventually at 7:21 pm.
Meanwhile, in a separate case, flight SG-914 from Pune to Delhi faced a technical snag just as it was preparing for departure on July 13. Passengers reported the aircraft abruptly halted after taxiing to the runway. Originally scheduled for a 12 pm departure, the flight finally took off at 9:05 pm after extensive delays and deplaning.
SpiceJet clarified that claims of passengers being held onboard for two hours were incorrect, stating they were deplaned within an hour after returning to the bay.
These back-to-back incidents have once again put the spotlight on airline safety and operational reliability.