Chaos erupted at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai on Wednesday night as three SpiceJet flights to Delhi, Gorakhpur, and Bengaluru were canceled, while several Mumbai–Ahmedabad flights faced significant delays. Passengers reported being stranded for hours without food or water, leading to protests inside the terminal and on the tarmac. Complaints flooded social media, with passengers expressing frustration over the lack of communication and basic facilities. One passenger described waiting for nine hours due to repeated delays and rescheduling. Some were reportedly kept onboard amid technical issues without adequate air-conditioning before being deboarded after further delays. SpiceJet cited aircraft shortages and adverse weather conditions for the disruptions, stating that they are operating additional flights to accommodate affected travelers. The airline expressed regret for the inconvenience caused.