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Amritsar Flight Delayed 18 Hours, Passengers in Disarray
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 05:33 PM
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A flight from Amritsar was delayed for 18 hours, sparking frustration among passengers at the airport.
A flight scheduled to depart from Amritsar International Airport was delayed for 18 hours, leaving thousands of passengers in a state of frustration.
Passengers reported long queues at the check‑in counters and a lack of timely updates from airline staff. The delay was attributed to an unspecified technical issue, but no official statement from the airline was released at the time of reporting.
Airport officials urged passengers to remain calm and offered complimentary refreshments to those waiting. Despite the inconvenience, the airport’s security and customer service teams worked to manage the crowd and provide assistance.
The incident has prompted several travelers to voice their concerns on social media, calling for clearer communication from airlines regarding flight status updates.
While the exact cause of the delay remains unclear, authorities are investigating the matter to prevent similar disruptions in the future.
Passengers reported long queues at the check‑in counters and a lack of timely updates from airline staff. The delay was attributed to an unspecified technical issue, but no official statement from the airline was released at the time of reporting.
Airport officials urged passengers to remain calm and offered complimentary refreshments to those waiting. Despite the inconvenience, the airport’s security and customer service teams worked to manage the crowd and provide assistance.
The incident has prompted several travelers to voice their concerns on social media, calling for clearer communication from airlines regarding flight status updates.
While the exact cause of the delay remains unclear, authorities are investigating the matter to prevent similar disruptions in the future.