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SpiceJet Adjusts Delhi-Kolkata Flight, Aids Stranded Passengers from Gulf

SpiceJet has revised the departure time for its Delhi to Kolkata flight SG 263 on March 10 to 9:40 AM due to operational reasons. Concurrently, the airline, along with Akasa Air, is operating additional flights to the Gulf region to manage travel disruptions caused by the West Asia conflict. This follows a recent SpiceJet flight that safely repatriated 50 Vijay Ratna awardees and journalists from the UAE who were stranded after multiple flight cancellations. The evacuation was facilitated with the assistance of business leader Vijay Sankeshwar, who arranged for the group's shelter and alternate travel.

Key Points: SpiceJet Revises Delhi-Kolkata Schedule, Operates Gulf Rescue Flights

  • Flight SG 263 timing revised
  • Special flights from Dubai announced
  • Passengers stranded from award ceremony rescued
  • West Asia conflict causes air disruptions
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SpiceJet revises Delhi-Kolkata flight schedule for March 10, citing operational reasons

SpiceJet changes Delhi-Kolkata flight timings for March 10 and operates special flights from Dubai amid West Asia conflict disruptions.

"My family was waiting for me, and I was very tense. I am happy to have reached home safely. - A journalist passenger"

New Delhi, March 10

SpiceJet on Tuesday adjusted the flight timings for its flight SG 263, scheduled to fly from Delhi's Terminal 1D to Kolkata Terminal 2 on March 10, shifting the departure to 09:40 AM.

In an advisory, SpiceJet said, "Dear Customer, due to operational reasons, your SpiceJet flight SG 263 from Delhi has been revised. Here are the updated details: SG 263, 10 Mar 26, Delhi (Terminal 1D) - Kolkata (Terminal 2), 0940 hrs - 1200 hrs. For flight changes, itinerary updates, web check-in, or flight status, visit https://spicejet.com/SPICEJ/cd. We regret any inconvenience caused."

Meanwhile, Indian carriers, Akasa Air and SpiceJet, have announced continued and additional flight operations to support passenger travel between India and the Gulf region as airlines adapt to disruptions caused by the ongoing West Asia conflict and airspace restrictions in the region.

According to a statement issued by the low-cost carrier SpiceJet, it will operate multiple special flights from Dubai to several Indian cities to ensure smoother connectivity for passengers affected by the situation.

Earlier, A SpiceJet SG 9073 flight from Fujairah, UAE, safely brought passengers back to Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) in the national capital, New Delhi, on Friday amid rising tensions in West Asia.

The passengers, who had travelled to the UAE to attend the Vijay Ratna (VR) award function on February 28, faced significant challenges due to multiple flight cancellations caused by the ongoing conflict in the region. There are 50 VR awardees and some journalists on the flight.

Among the passengers, Vivekanand Hodekar from Karnataka, who was there to attend the award ceremony, said he panicked when his flight was cancelled. He credited Chairman and MD of Vijayanand Roadlines Limited (VRL) Group, Vijay Sankeshwar, for arranging food, shelter, and alternate return flights for all 50 awardees.

A journalist who had gone to Dubai to cover the VR awards also shared his ordeal, saying his flight scheduled for March 1was cancelled, followed by another cancellation for March 3. With Sankeshwar's help, he was finally able to book a SpiceJet flight for March 6. "My family was waiting for me, and I was very tense. I am happy to have reached home safely," he said.

The coordinated efforts ensured the safe return of all passengers despite the uncertainty caused by the conflict in the region.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
Good to see that they are operating special flights from the Gulf region. Many Indian workers and families must be stuck there due to the conflict. Safety first! 🙏
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Vikram M
The real story here is the commendable effort by Mr. Vijay Sankeshwar and SpiceJet to bring our citizens home safely from a conflict zone. That's true service to the nation. Jai Hind!
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Aman W
A 20-minute shift in departure? That's hardly a revision. Probably just slot management at Delhi airport. More concerning are the Gulf disruptions. Hope all our people return safely.
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Sarah B
As someone who travels frequently between Delhi and Kolkata for work, I appreciate the update. The website link is helpful. It's a minor change, but clear communication matters.
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Karthik V
Operational reasons could mean anything from crew scheduling to aircraft maintenance. While delays are frustrating, I'd rather have a safe, slightly delayed flight than a rushed one. SpiceJet did well with the evacuation.

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