Flight delayed for 10 hrs, fliers stage dharna

Ahmedabad | Monday | 22nd October, 2018

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We were informed that there was a technical glitch in the incoming flight and thus, it could not reach Ahmedabad on time. But many complained they were not informed on time.“I was informed of the delay only after we got our security check done around 8pm. GoAir made arrangements for the crew to operate the said flight,” said the airline’s spokesperson.Several passengers took to social media platforms to express outrage against the airline.“It is 5.28am and I along with 150 passengers of GoAir flight number G8-912 are waiting for the flight to go since 10.10pm (previous day). We had no choice but to wait at the airport. AHMEDABAD: High drama unfolded at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport in Ahmedabad after the delay in departure of a Chennai-bound GoAir Flight G8-912 on Monday.The flight was scheduled for take of at 10.30pm on Sunday but left the city on Monday at around 8am.The delay of roughly 10 hours outraged the passengers who staged a dharna at the airport.Passengers confirmed that the flight was initially delayed by four hours and was scheduled to depart at 2.30am..