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Cheapest return fare
₹ 15,043
Typical prices: ₹ 12,922-₹ 14,465
IndiGo
Tue 1/9Tue 8/9
DEL - MAA • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
₹ 16,393
Typical prices: ₹ 13,018-₹ 14,561
Air India
Tue 15/9Tue 29/9
DEL - MAA • Direct
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Cheapest • Avg ₹ 13,770 (return)
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Cheap Flights from New Delhi to Chennai (DEL-MAA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from New Delhi to Chennai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from New Delhi to Chennai

Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep
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16:20 - 21:50
DEL
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MAA
5h 30m
1 stop
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07:35 - 12:50
MAA
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DEL
5h 15m
1 stop
₹ 15,043IndiGo
Tue, 18 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug
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16:20 - 21:50
DEL
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MAA
5h 30m
1 stop
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07:35 - 12:50
MAA
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DEL
5h 15m
1 stop
₹ 15,140IndiGo
Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep
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16:20 - 21:50
DEL
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MAA
5h 30m
1 stop
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13:10 - 18:45
MAA
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DEL
5h 35m
1 stop
₹ 15,236IndiGo
Tue, 4 Aug - Wed, 5 Aug
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16:20 - 21:50
DEL
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MAA
5h 30m
1 stop
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16:10 - 21:40
MAA
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DEL
5h 30m
1 stop
₹ 15,333IndiGo
Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep
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16:20 - 21:50
DEL
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MAA
5h 30m
1 stop
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13:10 - 18:45
MAA
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DEL
5h 35m
1 stop
₹ 15,429IndiGo
Wed, 5 Aug - Wed, 5 Aug
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13:30 - 19:10
DEL
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MAA
5h 40m
1 stop
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21:25 - 02:20
MAA
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DEL
4h 55m
1 stop
₹ 15,525IndiGo
Sat, 15 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug
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13:15 - 18:10
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MAA
4h 55m
1 stop
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13:10 - 18:45
MAA
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DEL
5h 35m
1 stop
₹ 15,622IndiGo
Tue, 18 Aug - Sat, 22 Aug
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17:00 - 22:55
DEL
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MAA
5h 55m
1 stop
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13:10 - 18:45
MAA
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DEL
5h 35m
1 stop
₹ 15,718IndiGo
Sat, 15 Aug - Sat, 22 Aug
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16:20 - 21:50
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MAA
5h 30m
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13:10 - 18:45
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DEL
5h 35m
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₹ 15,815IndiGo
Thu, 3 Sep - Thu, 10 Sep
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16:20 - 21:50
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MAA
5h 30m
1 stop
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13:10 - 18:45
MAA
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DEL
5h 35m
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₹ 15,911IndiGo
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for New Delhi to Chennai flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New Delhi to Chennai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from New Delhi to Chennai?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from New Delhi to Chennai departing in September.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Delhi to Chennai?

The average price of all round-trip flights from New Delhi to Chennai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For New Delhi to Chennai, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Chennai back to New Delhi, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Delhi to Chennai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New Delhi to Chennai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from New Delhi to Chennai is March, where tickets cost ₹ 12,536 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 16,586 and ₹ 15,622 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from New Delhi to Chennai?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at ₹ 13,989 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New Delhi to Chennai?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New Delhi to Chennai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from New Delhi to Chennai, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

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Low season

April

Cheapest flight

₹ 7,425
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (6% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from New Delhi to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New Delhi to Chennai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from New Delhi to Chennai

  • Are there any on-site airport hotels at Chennai Airport?

    If you are looking to stay close to the airport on arrival, there are four hotels located in the vicinity of the terminals, all within five to ten minutes and offering airport shuttle transfers. Alternatively, there are Retiring Rooms inside the terminal that offer a dormitory space for resting and sleeping, and showers are also available should you need to freshen up.

  • How do I travel on from Chennai Airport using public transport?

    The closest train station to the airport is 500m away from the terminal and provides suburban train connections between the airport and Chennai Park or Egmore stations. Another public transport option is the metro, which you can get from the metro station located across the airport car park. However, the airport line (the Blue Line) only goes halfway to the city centre, so if that’s where you’re heading you will need to transfer to the Green Line along the way.

  • Can I get a taxi from Chennai Airport?

    Taxis are readily available from the taxi ranks outside the terminal building, and you can choose between a metered taxi or a pre-paid one. If you prefer the latter option, head to the pre-paid taxi booth in Arrivals to pay the taxi fare and then simply give the ticket to the driver before your trip.

  • Is there Wi-Fi connection at Chennai Airport?

    Passengers wishing to stay connected upon arrival can use the airport’s free Wi-Fi service for up to 45 minutes. If you need to use the Internet for longer, you have the option of purchasing additional time. Please note that you must have a valid phone number in order to use the Wi-Fi connection as you will get sent a PIN number by SMS. If you have a SIM-free device, you can head to the information desk to ask for the PIN.

  • Which airlines have a Premium Economy service from New Delhi to Chennai?

    If you’re looking to bump up your Economy Class ticket to Premium Economy, check out flights with Vistara who offer this service for their domestic flights. With the upgrade you will enjoy larger, more comfortable seating, a better and more extensive food menu and priority lanes at the airport.

  • Do any airlines offer access to airport lounges at New Delhi Gandhi Airport?

    With AirAsia India from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Airport (DEL) to Chennai Airport (MAA), you will be granted special privileges to the Premium Plaza Lounge located in Domestic Terminal 3. This exclusive lounge offers a serene environment, where you can unwind and enjoy the entertainment services and refreshments on offer.

  • Which flights from New Delhi to Chennai can help me reduce my carbon emissions?

    To fly to Chennai Airport (MAA) from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Airport (DEL) in a more environmentally friendly way, you could book flights with Air India. This airline operates direct flights on this route, and you can cut your carbon emissions by 67% in the process.

  • Which airlines can offer help to an unaccompanied minor travelling from New Delhi to Chennai?

    Vistara and IndiGo provide excellent services to ensure the well-being and comfort of unaccompanied minors during flights from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Airport (DEL) to Chennai Airport (MAA). Both airlines have good reputations and offer an attentive service on the flight, making sure your child is taken care of and reunited with a parent or guardian at destination.

  • What is the cheapest flight from New Delhi to Chennai?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from New Delhi to Chennai was ₹ 7,425 for a one-way ticket and ₹ 15,043 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New Delhi to Chennai?

    New Delhi and Chennai are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave New Delhi from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl and will be arriving at Chennai.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New Delhi to Chennai?

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New Delhi to Chennai flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New Delhi to Chennai?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between New Delhi and Chennai.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New Delhi to Chennai?

    There are direct flights from New Delhi to Chennai on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New Delhi to Chennai, IndiGo or Air India Express?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New Delhi to Chennai are IndiGo and Air India Express. With an average price for the route of ₹ 14,336 and an overall rating of 6.8, IndiGo is the most popular choice. Air India Express is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of ₹ 11,556 and an overall rating of 5.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New Delhi to Chennai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New Delhi to Chennai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New Delhi to Chennai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chennai from New Delhi is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New Delhi to Chennai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Chennai with an airline and back to New Delhi with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New Delhi to Chennai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chennai from New Delhi up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New Delhi to Chennai

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for ₹ 8,353 or less one-way and ₹ 16,490 or less round-trip.
  • If you have some time before your flight from New Delhi to Chennai, experience being a pilot at The Cockpit, a flight simulator located in Terminal 3 of New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport. There are over 24,000 flight routes to choose from and different weather conditions to simulate so it should keep you occupied for a while.
  • Passengers waiting for their flights from New Delhi to Chennai can head to one of the Plaza Premium airport lounges at New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport if they wish to relax in a quiet space. There is at least one lounge in each of the airport terminals, and they are accessible to all passengers by paying a fee at the door or showing lounge memberships.
  • Strollers are available in New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport’s Terminal 1D, which can be used free of charge by passengers travelling with children. In addition, child care lounges are available in all terminals, and a gaming area is located in Terminal 3 that will keep both kids and adults occupied before their flight.
  • Luggage trolleys are available free of charge throughout Chennai Airport. If you wish to store your luggage after your flight from New Delhi to Chennai, you will find the left luggage service in the International Terminal, with pricing depending on the size of your stored luggage.
  • Food concessions are available throughout all terminals at both New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport and Chennai Airport, however if you have a late-night flight from New Delhi to Chennai you might want to pack some extra snacks – there are no confirmed 24-hour food options at either airport. There are, however, drinking water stations throughout both airports that you can use to refill your water bottle before or after your flight, at any time of the day or night.
  • When flying from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Airport (DEL) to Chennai Airport (MAA) with IndiGo, you can opt for the Fast Forward Service. This allows you priority at check-in, as well as security, and gives your check-in luggage priority so you can collect it first.
  • If you choose to fly with SpiceJet, you have the option to download the SpiceScreen App on your mobile device, granting you access to a wide variety of movies, television shows, and comedy content to keep you entertained throughout your flight.

Prefer to fly direct from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Chennai?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Chennai.
Find which airlines fly direct from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport to Chennai Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Chennai

Monday

Air India,IndiGo

Air India,IndiGo

Tuesday

Air India,IndiGo

Air India,IndiGo

Wednesday

Air India,IndiGo

Air India,IndiGo

Thursday

Air India,IndiGo

Air India,IndiGo

Friday

Air India,IndiGo

Air India,IndiGo

Saturday

Air India,IndiGo

Air India,IndiGo

Sunday

Air India,IndiGo

Air India,IndiGo

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Direct returns

Chennai to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Monday

Air India,IndiGo

Air India,IndiGo

Tuesday

Air India,IndiGo

Air India,IndiGo

Wednesday

Air India,IndiGo

Air India,IndiGo

Thursday

Air India,IndiGo

Air India,IndiGo

Friday

Air India,IndiGo

Air India,IndiGo

Saturday

Air India,IndiGo

Air India,IndiGo

Sunday

Air India,IndiGo

Air India,IndiGo

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from New Delhi to Chennai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New Delhi to Chennai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New Delhi to Chennai? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.8
IndiGoOverall score based on 577 reviews
5.6Entertainment
6.8Boarding
6.2Food
6.7Comfort
7.3Crew
Airline reviews

Just fly from point a to b. rest holds zero stars. And with zero competition, what do you expcect

6.0 GoodManoj, Mar 2026
CJB - MAA
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Just fly from point a to b. rest holds zero stars. And with zero competition, what do you expcect

Flight was delayed and due to this we almost miss the connection flight

As budget airline everything was good. Except that - boarding process can be more organised. Then if entertainment systems are not operational. Its better to keep them switch off.

Foreign nationals are not permitted to check in online in advance. We can only check in at the airport, so choice of seat was limited. I was stuck in a very uncomfortable location. I would expect a meal included in a flight of this duration. The food options to buy are very basic. IngiGo are a very good domestic carrier, but if they are serious about operating more international, longer haul flights, they need to improve this service to match every other airline I know.

Worst checkin experience. Lot of delays. Checkin agents rude. Flight delayed. No regrets by the airline.

As usual invariably delayed Lots of time in getting chkd in baggage

INDIGO Never On Time & Always Prefer to Shuttle Passengers Like shuttle Corks

The entire experience leave an impression that there are scopes for improvements in all spheres. Seems the airline has expanded beyond their capacity to manage.

Already mentioned the didorerly check in process. The crew were not aware that I pre-booked for snacks and paid for. They said I have to pay for snacks and drinks, when I showed the crew my boarding pass they said that the system was not updated with this information. Very strange excuse..

Cleanliness os Seats and surrounding areas. On time Departure and Arrival. No1 Budget Airline in India

Standard Air India quality service. Nothing out of the ordinary. Exactly what anyone wants : efficient, polite, and gracious service; a comfortable seat; and on-time service

Flight was delayed almost 4 hours departing Goa. Even on arrival, there were busses to carry passengers to the terminal which were very delayed. All in all, an unpleasant experience.

The flight was cancelled and no support was offered and the rescheduled flight had several delays!! Terrible experience!

The crew was polite. The snacks were served cold and were tasteless.

Absolutely ignorant Air India personnel at the Air India counters in Cochin Airport.

I appreciated a meal on the shorter flight. It was slightly delayed with no announcement but I was able to determine what was happening.

The flight was on time, the entire experience was very smooth. The Flight crew were incredibly professional and nice. Made us feel very comfortable

Very bad experience luggage never made to destination no help form airlines staff aircraft was old crappy forts staff service bad airlines staff

The boarding experience was very organized and easy to follow. The flight was pleasant and the food provided was also very good. Both Delhi and Mumbai airport have metro connections which make getting around much easier.

I reached the check in counter 1 hour before take off and was denied boarding because the luggage could no longer be transferred to the flight. I was aback when throughout the world(including India) for a domestic flight, you need to report 1 hour before boarding. Then on top of that i was made to buy a brand new ticket. I had paid $350 for a business ticket between delhi and mumbai and then was made to buy another economy ticket for $100, No concessions/discounts were made for the airline's own inefficiency! The reservation counter was also extremely rude and unapologetic about making me pay a second time. For such a mediocre airline, there seems to be zero focus on providing good service to their customers and providing a pleasant experience.

Overall it was good. But air planes should be upgraded.

very run down aircraft. seat tilted. the mobile / magazine holder was broken. The entertainment screen was not working. The crew was good, polite and helpful

The trip with Air India was better than expected starting with the check-in and the Lounge. The flight was comfortable for a 1 hour flight.

I had a camera bag that exceeded the 10kg allowance for hand luggage. I am 67 years old and have been travelling will my cameras and lenses all over the world and have not paid once for the excess weight. Also, even if I wanted to check in the bag, I can’t due to lithium batteries and delicate equipment. Air India should review their policies. Or is it just a cash grab. I had to pay additional 7000 rupees.

Non reclining seats on a 14 hour flight. Crew skipped drinks for my row at least twice.

I will never ever fly in SpiceJet again. 1. I paid for my additional baggage weight before coming to airport and I have the receipt from Amex card. But the staff couldn’t find it so I ended up in paying again. 2. Online registration doesn’t work with international phone number so I don’t know where the issue was with my check in 3. Who weighs a backpack and a hand luggage for 7kg? With just a laptop, charger, empty carry on luggage might become 7kg. Felt like the staff was hired to just target money collection. 4. While boarding the flight, the staff on the ground was rude while I searched for my boarding pass. 5. The landing was so bumpy. 6. Longest shuttle from spice jet landing to the airport. Bags came in even later.

The flight was delayed by 3 hours, took off at 11.30 pm, instead of 8.25 pm. No refreshments were given to passengers. Despite long wait.....pathetic.....

The flight didn't even take off and cancelled in a royal manner. Hopeless airlines.

The flight got multiple changes of timings and ultimately I had to cancel it.

I have been an NRI living abroad for the last 35 years, but I had one of my worst experiences recently at the Dharbhanga airport, especially with the ground staff. Their behavior was very rude; one of the staff members almost abused me and charged me extra for my laptop and cable that I was carrying from Dharbhanga to Delhi, where I had an international flight. Despite being careful with the weight limits, the ground staff treated me very poorly, making it one of the worst flying experiences of my life.

Staff could have been helpful when traveling with kids and seniors. Not at all professional staff, just some janitors who do not understand hospitality. The food was horrible; the tomatoes tasted foul. The flight was small and the legroom was not good.

IGI T-1 terminal is under renovation. So, the boarding and check in process took extremely long, due to reduced number of kiosks. Further, the flight was delayed by 1 hour 15 mins. The same was not being properly informed to the passengers because of which a feeling of slight chaos was evident amongst the passengers. All this further increased the discomfort, which was already in the menu due to the ATR aircraft. Lastly, the Spicescreen website wasn't working properly due to pathetic interface and poor wifi connectivity, which otherwise could have been a pass-time during the flight. Such issues were not expected from Spicejet and need to be taken care and handled in a better manner in future.

Cabin crew was really nice, especially the head air hostess.

Flight didn’t take off after boarding for almost 4 hours. Later it was cancelled and passengers were deplaned. It was reinstated after several hours. Spent entire day at the airport

There were a myriad of problems many of which I posted on SpiceJet tweeter handle: * mobile boarding pass printed without qr/ bar code - tweeted airline support team for 2 days, no response. * unregistered my QR frequent flyer to the online check-in, information was not reflective anywhere- now the miles are missing. * return flight had 2 consecutive delays, electronic message prompts stated it as technical delay. No staff engagement at boarding gate, no announcements at airport. * the boarding gate podium remained unattended for most parts - no one to inquire or assure - very disappointing * I tweeted airline handle again and received a response this time - their marketing line, "no one plans on a delay..." some of us tra eling professionals do know that. * requested engagement and assurance from staff at boarding gate as flight was behind 2hrs30mins. No food, water, conversation, customer service was on offer even as a gesture. * finally a snack pack arrived - again extremely scrambled an approach during distribution - no announcements were made to keep people from congregating around the boarding podium amid covid times. * I objected and was told we haven't invited anyone bit failed to understand the argument that nothing is being communicated from the airline, ergo the confusion and the bottle beck * even if SpiceJet eventually embraced a gesture to retain goodwill the execution literally soiled the intent. * the aircraft for 8254 DEL/KOL was perhaps sat in the hangar for ages; filthy, loosened spares, accessories, fittings, the screen frames hanging loose, the chair recline buttons missing, the overhead luggage bins cracked, separation panel hanging lose - unsure how safe was it to fly the plane and was certainly happy the cockpit crew concluded a safe landing. Not impressed with SpiceJet overall ownership and customer experience skills at all. If there is a negative score below POOR, that's what they deserve. Customers cannot be expected to read operator mind or intentions, it's the execution that counts and Spicejet were certainly rookies last eve.

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