Around 180 passengers on Flight SG9666 had to endure a delay that lasted more than eight hours. ADVERTISEMENTGate 101, the designated boarding area, was congested and lacked sufficient seating, compelling numerous passengers to either stand or sit on the ground. "It was a horrible experience, to say the least," said Nandini, who lives in Dahisar, a northern suburb of Mumbai. During the next eight hours, Nandini received four messages, each announcing a new departure time. Then, they said that a flight from Mumbai will reach Calcutta and take us back to Mumbai.

Source: The Telegraph February 16, 2026 01:04 UTC