New Delhi, April 7 -- SpiceJet on Monday cited a "technical issue" after its Bengaluru-bound flight SG 199 from Delhi was delayed, leaving passengers stranded at the airport for over six hours.

The airline said an alternate aircraft was arranged as maintenance on the original aircraft required more time than initially expected, a spokesperson said.

In an exclusive statement to LiveMint, the airline spokesperson said, "SpiceJet flight SG 199, dated 6 April 2026, scheduled to operate from Delhi to Bengaluru, was delayed due to a technical issue. An alternate aircraft was arranged because maintenance on the aircraft took longer than initially anticipated. The flight has already landed in Bengaluru."

"SpiceJet deeply regrets the inconvenie...