SpiceJet Cancels 12 New Flights, Impacting Key Domestic and International Routes Across India, Including Delhi, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Varanasi,Bengaluru and More: All You Need to Know

Many travelers were disappointed on a busy travel morning, especially those coming from Delhi, Ahmedabad, and Mumbai. Last-minute flight cancellations by SpiceJet caused major disruptions in weekend travel plans for passengers—some were on their way to board and others were changing their plans just before boarding.

Here is the fully humanised list of affected flights by SpiceJet:

Ident	Type	Origin	Destination	Scheduled Departure Time
SEJ2939	DH8D	Indira Gandhi Int’l (DEL / VIDP)	Gaggal (Kangra) (DHM / VIGG)	Sat 10:55 AM IST
SEJ874	B738	Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Int’l (Ahmedabad) (AMD / VAAH)	Patna (Lok Nayak Jaya Prakash Narayan) (PAT / VEPT)	Sat 11:50 AM IST
SEJ443	B738	Chatrapati Shivaji Int’l (BOM / VABB)	Ayodhya Int’l Airport (AYJ / VEAY)	Sat 12:35 PM IST
SEJ2940	DH8D	Gaggal (Kangra) (DHM / VIGG)	Indira Gandhi Int’l (DEL / VIDP)	Sat 01:00 PM IST
SEJ329	B738	Chatrapati Shivaji Int’l (BOM / VABB)	Varanasi (VNS / VEBN)	Sat 03:05 PM IST
SEJ875	B738	Patna (PAT / VEPT)	Rajiv Gandhi Int’l (HYD / VOHS)	Sat 03:10 PM IST
SEJ876	B738	Rajiv Gandhi Int’l (HYD / VOHS)	Patna (PAT / VEPT)	Sat 06:05 PM IST
SEJ330	B738	Varanasi (VNS / VEBN)	Chatrapati Shivaji Int’l (BOM / VABB)	Sat 06:45 PM IST
SEJ877	B738	Patna (PAT / VEPT)	Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Int’l (Ahmedabad) (AMD / VAAH)	Sat 08:35 PM IST
SEJ555	B738	Chatrapati Shivaji Int’l (BOM / VABB)	Bengaluru Int’l (BLR / VOBL)	Sat 10:40 PM IST
SEJ293	B738	Ahmedabad (AMD / VAAH)	Chatrapati Shivaji Int’l (BOM / VABB)	Sat 11:50 PM IST
SEJ294	B738	Chatrapati Shivaji Int’l (BOM / VABB)	Ahmedabad (AMD / VAAH)	Sun 02:05 AM IST

What’s going on

Travel plans for many were thrown off this weekend when more than a dozen flights operated by SpiceJet were cancelled, affecting routes from key hubs across India. While the airline has not publicly detailed exactly why each flight was cancelled, recent data from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) gives broader context: for domestic carriers in June 2025, technical reasons accounted for 36.97 % of cancellations, operational issues for 24.98 % and weather‑related problems for 22.4 %. 

In addition, the DGCA’s report for 2024 noted that SpiceJet had the highest cancellation rate among major Indian airlines at 1.81 %. 

These figures hint that the cancellations this weekend may stem from recurring pressures on aircraft, crew, scheduling or maintenance — all highlighted in past regulatory oversight. For instance, the DGCA had placed SpiceJet under enhanced surveillance following flight cancellations and engineering concerns. 

Passenger rights and what you can do

Passengers whose flights are cancelled have rights under Indian aviation regulation. According to the DGCA’s Passenger Charter and CAR (Civil Aviation Requirements) Section 3 — Series M — in case of cancellation, the airline must provide either an alternate flight or a full refund of the ticket. They must also provide meals/refreshments and hotel accommodation (with transfer) if the delay or disruption demands it. 

Specifically, if your flight is cancelled or delayed significantly:

• You should be given the option of a refund or re‑booking at no extra cost. 
• Compensation and assistance (meals, hotels) must be provided if you have checked‑in and then are affected by the cancellation. 
• For a cancellation or delay outside of “extraordinary circumstances” (which the airline cannot control), the obligations apply fully. 

If you’re among those impacted by this list of cancelled flights, you’re advised to contact SpiceJet’s customer‑service, keep your boarding pass and booking documents, and check your options for refund or alternate flight.

The wider picture

When flights are cancelled across multiple origin‑destination pairs like this—Delhi to Kangra, Ahmedabad to Patna, Mumbai to Ayodhya, Patna to Hyderabad and more—it doesn’t just inconvenience a passenger or two. Families miss reunions, business travellers postpone meetings, hotel bookings get wasted, and ground transport and connecting flights ripple outwards. For airports and local economies dependent on smooth travel flows, even a handful of cancellations adds up.

In the case of this weekend’s disruption, it’s not just one route that’s affected—multiple hubs and destinations are caught in the spread. When you consider data showing that technical and operational issues account for a large share of cancellations, the strain on airline reliability becomes more visible. Meanwhile, the regulator’s scrutiny of airlines like SpiceJet underscores that this is not purely one‑off.

Final thought

If you were all set on your way this morning, boarding pass in hand and weekend plans ahead, only to find that your flight is cancelled—you’re not alone. It’s a messy part of air travel, but one that is avoidable if you stay alert: check your flight status, keep alternate plans in mind, and make sure you know your rights. For those caught in this weekend’s disruption from SpiceJet, you deserve clarity, service and the refund or free re‑routing that rules guarantee. Here’s hoping that despite the turbulence in travel plans, your next trip takes off smoothly and on time.

SOURCE- DIFFERENT AIRPORTS AND FLIGHTAWARE

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