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Dubai-bound flight delayed 17 hours at Amritsar Airport, passengers seek refunds
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 11:02 AM
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A flight from Amritsar to Dubai was held up for 17 hours, leaving passengers stranded and prompting demands for ticket refunds or alternate arrangements.
Amritsar Airport witnessed a major disruption on Thursday when a scheduled flight to Dubai was delayed for 17 hours. The prolonged hold‑up forced hundreds of travelers to remain at the terminal far beyond the original departure time.
Passengers, many of whom had connecting journeys or time‑sensitive commitments, voiced frustration and collectively asked the airline to either refund their tickets or provide an alternative flight at the earliest opportunity. They reported that the delay severely impacted their onward travel plans.
Airline officials have not yet issued a formal statement regarding compensation, and passengers are awaiting clarification on the refund process. The incident underscores the challenges faced by travelers when operational setbacks occur at regional airports.
The delay also raised concerns about the capacity of Amritsar Airport to manage unforeseen disruptions, prompting calls for better contingency measures to avoid similar inconveniences in the future.
Passengers, many of whom had connecting journeys or time‑sensitive commitments, voiced frustration and collectively asked the airline to either refund their tickets or provide an alternative flight at the earliest opportunity. They reported that the delay severely impacted their onward travel plans.
Airline officials have not yet issued a formal statement regarding compensation, and passengers are awaiting clarification on the refund process. The incident underscores the challenges faced by travelers when operational setbacks occur at regional airports.
The delay also raised concerns about the capacity of Amritsar Airport to manage unforeseen disruptions, prompting calls for better contingency measures to avoid similar inconveniences in the future.