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Jaipur-Dubai Flight SG-5157 Cancelled After Six-Hour Wait, Passengers Protest
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 08:19 AM
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Passengers at Jaipur airport who arrived early on 27 August were informed that flight SG‑5157 to Dubai had been cancelled after a six‑hour delay, prompting a protest at the terminal.
The scheduled Jaipur‑Dubai service SG‑5157, slated to depart at 5:55 pm on 27 August, remained grounded despite passengers checking in from early afternoon. After roughly six hours of waiting on the tarmac and inside the terminal, airline officials announced the cancellation of the flight.
Travelers expressed frustration over the prolonged delay and the lack of timely information, leading a group to gather near the boarding gate and raise their concerns loudly. Airport staff attempted to manage the crowd, but the situation escalated into a brief protest.
The airline has not released a detailed explanation for the cancellation, and affected passengers are awaiting rebooking options or refunds. The incident underscores ongoing challenges in managing flight schedules and passenger communication at Jaipur International Airport.
Travelers expressed frustration over the prolonged delay and the lack of timely information, leading a group to gather near the boarding gate and raise their concerns loudly. Airport staff attempted to manage the crowd, but the situation escalated into a brief protest.
The airline has not released a detailed explanation for the cancellation, and affected passengers are awaiting rebooking options or refunds. The incident underscores ongoing challenges in managing flight schedules and passenger communication at Jaipur International Airport.