About 180 passengers on a SpiceJet flight to Dubai were stuck at Calicut international airport, Kerala, because of major delays. The flight was first scheduled to leave Karipur at 11:50 p.m. on Monday, January 5, 2026. However, it was pushed to Tuesday morning. Passengers arrived Monday evening but were told about the change late. They were moved to a hotel late Monday night. The new departure was set for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday but got delayed again. Airline officials said the delay happened due to “a technical issue.” This kept passengers waiting and frustrated at the airport. The situation highlights challenges travelers face with sudden flight delays and rescheduling.