# Aviation disruptions on India-UAE routes

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/aviation-disruptions-on-india-uae-routes
> Updated: 2026-09-19T03:24:22.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2.

Airlines operating between India and the United Arab Emirates have experienced significant flight delays and cancellations. Passengers from cities such as Jaipur, Kochi, Amritsar, and New Delhi reported disruptions lasting from several hours to nearly 14 hours. At Delhi Airport, passengers staged a sit-in protest after Dubai-bound flights were delayed for over 24 hours. SpiceJet cited ‘operational reasons’ for these disruptions.

Subsequent reports indicate continued operational disruptions for SpiceJet at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. These issues follow a pattern of recent delays and rescheduling, including the mid-September protests. The carrier has been facing ongoing financial and operational challenges that have contributed to grounding a portion of its fleet.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-19: SpiceJet flights face operational disruptions at Delhi airport

SpiceJet flights faced delays and cancellations at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport due to operational disruptions, amid the airline's ongoing financial and fleet challenges.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spicejet-flights-face-operational-disruptions-at-delhi-airport

### 2026-09-13: Airlines face major flight delays on India-UAE routes

Flight delays and cancellations between India and the UAE have caused significant travel disruption, including SpiceJet passenger protests in Delhi following delays exceeding 24 hours.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/airlines-face-major-flight-delays-on-india-uae-routes

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