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New Indian Express
15-07-2025
- New Indian Express
Airline files police complaint against mother-daughter duo for creating a ruckus inside Delhi-Mumbai flight
New Delhi: Details emerging a day later on the incident involving two unruly women passengers who delayed a Spicejet flight bound from Delhi to Mumbai on Monday (July 14) evening reveal a middle-aged lady and her mother had created a major ruckus since they were unhappy with the cooling of the air-conditioning system. Their behaviour probably put at risk the lives of 190 passengers on board as they kept banging on the cockpit door even as the pilots were taxiing for take-off. A police complaint was filed by the airline against the family for their alleged violent behaviour. SG 9282, a Boeing 737 aircraft, scheduled for departure at 12 noon originally, was rescheduled to 4.30 pm prior to the incident itself, said an airport source. In the aftermath of the incident, the flight had to be taken back to the bay and it finally took off to Mumbai by 7.15 pm, he added. A source in the know of the incident, said, 'The duo was screaming that the air-conditioning inside was not cool enough. Just as the flight was taxiing for take-off around 4.30 pm, they unfastened their seat belts and went rushing to the door of the cockpit and began banging on it.' The cabin crew tried to restrain them but the duo elbowed their way through. 'Since the cockpit door is tightly shut from inside, they kept banging on it demanding it be opened. Co-passengers too were appalled and worried by their behaviour. Some were seen ordering them get back to their seats or leave the flight. One of the pilots too made an announcement asking them to not behave in this fashion,' a source said. Another source added, 'This kind of violent behaviour cannot be tolerated. Hence, the airline decided to take serious action against them by offloading them, handing them over to the CISF and filing a police complaint,' said a source.
Indian Express
15-07-2025
- Indian Express
SpiceJet Delhi-Mumbai flight delayed over ‘disruption caused by unruly passengers' who complained about air conditioning
New Delhi A SpiceJet flight heading to Mumbai from Delhi was significantly delayed on Monday after 'unruly passengers attempted to forcefully approach the cockpit while the aircraft was taxiing', leading to an alleged disruption. Two passengers were offloaded from SpiceJet flight SG 9282 bound for Mumbai at Delhi airport after they allegedly caused the disruption, according to the airline. Yachna Nair, one of the passengers who was deboarded, said the issue was a delay in starting the air conditioning of the flight. 'Since 4.50 pm they started promising us that they will start the AC, but didn't do so. I am on medication and was feeling very hot and anxious,' Nair, 55, said. 'After a lot of requests, they were not starting the AC. So my daughter went to talk to the cabin crew, but I don't know why they singled us out,' she said. Her daughter Alika Nair is the second passenger who was deboarded. 'On July 14, 2025, two unruly passengers were offloaded from SpiceJet flight SG 9282 operating from Delhi to Mumbai. The two attempted to forcefully approach the cockpit and caused a disruption while the aircraft was taxiing,' a Spicejet spokesperson said in a statement. 'Despite repeated instructions and requests by the cabin crew, fellow passengers, and the flight's Captain, the two individuals refused to return to their seats, prompting serious concerns about the safety and security of all onboard,' the spokesperson added. 'In the interest of the safety of all passengers and crew, the Captain decided to return the aircraft to the bay, and the passengers were offloaded. They were subsequently handed over to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF),' the spokesperson further said. According to air traffic tracking platform Flightradar24, the flight was significantly delayed. The aircraft was supposed to take off at 12.30 pm and land in Mumbai at 2.55 pm. The flight eventually took off at 7.21 pm and landed at 9.05 pm. According to Yachna Nair, the passengers were seated on the flight by around 4.45 pm and the incident occurred just before 6 pm. 'The CISF's role is limited to handing over the unruly passenger to the Delhi Police, and it is the airline's decision on how to pursue the matter,' a CISF spokesperson said about the incident.
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Business Standard
03-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
SpiceJet shares fly 3% in trade; here's what is boosting investor interest
SpiceJet share price rose 3.2 per cent in trade, logging an intraday high at ₹40.75 per share. At 12:54 PM, Spicejet shares were trading 2.74 per cent higher at ₹40.56 per share on the BSE. In comparison, the BSE Sensex was up 0.28 per cent at 83,642.07. The company's market capitalisation stood at ₹5,199.75 crore. Its 52-week high was at ₹79.9 per share and 52-week low was at ₹38.83 per share. Why are SpiceJet shares buzzing in trade? The buying on the counter came after the company received its first two overhauled engines and ungrounded another Boeing 737 NG aircraft. These include a CFM LEAP‐1B engine that powers the Boeing 737 MAX, overhauled at StandardAero's Houston, US facility, and one Q400 engine, received from StandardAero's Singapore facility. Six CFM LEAP‐1B engines were sent to StandardAero's Houston facility, while seven Q400 engines had been sent to its Singapore facility. Additionally, four engines have been sent to Carlyle Aviation to support the revival of grounded Boeing 737 NG aircraft. The airlines also ungrounded another Boeing 737 NG aircraft, which returned to active service last month, reinforcing SpiceJet's commitment to restoring fleet capacity in a structured and phased manner. As part of its broader fleet revival plan, a total of 17 engines were sent for overhaul. With the receipt of the first two engines, SpiceJet expects a steady flow of additional engines in the coming months. In Q4, Budget carrier Spicejet's standalone profit after tax surged nearly three-fold to ₹324.87 crore as compared to a PAT of ₹119 crore in the fourth quarter of FY24, according to a regulatory filing. However, the revenue from operations for the reporting quarter declined 16 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to ₹1,446.37 crore from ₹1,719.3 crore in Q4 FY24. About SpiceJet SpiceJet is an airline that operates a fleet of Boeing 737s and Q‐400s and is one of the countryʹs largest regional players operating multiple daily flights under UDAN or the Regional Connectivity Scheme. The majority of the airlineʹs fleet offers SpiceMax, the most spacious economy‐class seating in India.
India Gazette
19-06-2025
- India Gazette
Tirupati-bound Spicejet flight returns to Hyderabad after technical snag with baggage door
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 19 (ANI): A Spicejet flight SG 2696 headed to Tirupati had to turn back to Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport on Thursday after the pilots saw an issue with the baggage door. The airline stated that the flight 'experienced an intermittent illumination of the AFT baggage door light after take-off.' According to a Spicejet spokesperson, the pilots noticed the baggage door light was on after take-off and as a precautionary measure, returned to Hyderabad. 'On June 19, 2025, a SpiceJet Q400 aircraft operating the Hyderabad-Tirupati flight experienced an intermittent illumination of the AFT baggage door light after take-off. Cabin pressurisation remained normal throughout. As a precautionary measure, the pilots decided to return to Hyderabad,' the airline spokesperson said. The flight landed safely without making an emergency landing and passengers were deplaned normally. Spicejet also confirmed that an alternate aircraft has been arranged for the passengers to allow them to go to Tirupati. Notably, GMR, which manages the Hyderabad airport confirmed the return of the Spicejet flight, adding, 'Spicejet SG 2696 flight departed from Rajiv Gandhi International, Hyderabad airport to Tirupati Airport returned back and landed again in RGI Airport due technical issues.' Yesterday morning, a bomb threat email targeting a Qatar Airways cargo flight was received at the Hyderabad airport, prompting an immediate response from law enforcement agencies, the GMR group said in an official statement. Following the threat, the authorities launched a high-alert operation at the airport. 'A bomb threat email targeting a Qatar Airways cargo flight 8650 was received at the Hyderabad airport at 0631 hrs on June 18, 2025. The flight landed safely. A bomb threat assessment committee was formed, and all procedures were followed as per SOP,' GMR said. In a separate incident, Hyderabad's Begumpet Airport also received a bomb threat, prompting an intense search operation across the airport premises. Speaking to ANI, the Assistant Commissioner of Police at Begumpet said, 'Begumpet airport received a bomb threat mail this morning. We are currently conducting a thorough search of the airport and its premises with the bomb squad. Further details will be provided later.' Authorities launched extensive checks with the help of bomb detection and disposal teams. As of now, no suspicious objects have been found. There have been multiple incidents of several bomb threats reported at airports and flights in India, particularly after the crash of the Air India flight AI-171. (ANI)
Business Standard
16-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Spicejet gains as Q4 PAT zooms 173% YoY to Rs 325 cr
Spicejet added 2.31% to Rs 44.82 after the company's standalone net profit surged 173% to Rs 324.87 crore in Q4 FY25 as against Rs 119 crore posted in Q4 FY24. However, revenue from operations fell 13.4% year on year to Rs 1,360.87 crore in the fourth quarter of FY25. EBITDA stood at Rs 526.20 crore in Q4 FY25, up 36.10% as against Rs 386.60 posted in Q4 FY24. The company EBITDAR of Rs 689.90 crore in the fourth quarter of FY25, up 11.83% year on year. During the fourth quarter of total passenger revenue per available seat kilometer (RASK) stands at Rs 5.32. Passenger Load Factor (PLF) stood at an impressive 88.1%. In Q4 FY25, the Promoter Group of SpiceJet completed an equity infusion of Rs 500 crore, including the final tranche of Rs 294.09 crore during the quarter. As part of its summer 2025 schedule, the airline launched 24 new domestic flights and expanded its network by adding three new destinations-Tuticorin, Porbandar, and Dehradun. Additionally, SpiceJet successfully renewed its prestigious IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification, reinforcing its commitment to global safety standards. Ajay Singh, chairman and managing director, SpiceJet, said, As we share our quarterly and annual performance today, our thoughts are with those affected by the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad. This heartbreaking tragedy has deeply affected us all, and our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those lost in this devastating crash. The entire aviation community stands together in this moment of grief. SpiceJet has delivered a strong set of results, marking a significant turnaround in our operational and financial performance. Posting a profit for the second consecutive quarter and for the full financial year after seven years is a reflection of the tireless efforts of our team, the continued trust of our passengers, and the resilience of our brand. With a strengthened balance sheet, renewed investor trust and continued network expansion, SpiceJet is well positioned for sustainable growth. While the revival of our grounded fleet has taken longer than anticipated due to complex global supply chain and engine overhaul challenges, momentum is now clearly building. Our partnerships with world class OEMs and MROs like StandardAero and Carlyle Aviation are bearing fruit, and engine overhauls are underway. With overhauled engines now returning, we expect a steady rampup in operational capacity in the weeks ahead. Meanwhile, the company has entered into a term sheet with Carlyle Aviation Management (CAML) to restructure aircraft lease obligations amounting to $121.18 million as of 31 March 2025. The agreement is aimed at optimizing the airlines capital structure and improving liquidity, as the company continues efforts to streamline operations and strengthen its financial position. SpiceJet is Indiaʹs favourite airline that has made flying affordable for more Indians than ever before. SpiceJet is an IATA and IOSA certified airline that operates a fleet of Boeing 737s & Q400s and is one of the countrys largest regional players operating multiple daily flights under UDAN or the Regional Connectivity Scheme. The majority of the airlineʹs fleet offers SpiceMax, the most spacious economy-class seating in India
