India, Nov. 13 -- More than 200 passengers travelling from Pune to Patna were stranded at Pune airport on Thursday night after a SpiceJet flight was delayed for several hours before being cancelled, leaving families heading to their hometown for Chhath Puja distressed and scrambling for alternative travel arrangements.

Passengers alleged that they were made to wait for nearly 10 to 12 hours, with the airline repeatedly assuring them that the flight would depart shortly but failing to provide clear updates, refreshments or adequate assistance. Angry passengers staged a protest near the airport's entry gate, demanding accountability and alternative travel arrangements.

According to passengers, the flight was scheduled to depart at 8.20 pm...