CIAL, SpiceJet trade charges over weather-linked flight disruption in Kochi

CIAL on Saturday said there were no adverse weather conditions in Kochi to warrant disruptions to SpiceJet services and accused the airline of spreading misinformation.

SpiceJet, in a social media post, said: "Due to bad weather in Kochi, all departures/arrivals and their consequential flights might be affected.

Passengers are requested to check their flight status via https:picejet.com/#status." In a passenger advisory, Cochin International Airport Limited said it had noted ongoing operational issues with SpiceJet affecting its international services, including those from Kochi, causing considerable inconvenience and uncertainty for passengers.

"SpiceJet has issued a social media communication spreading misinformation by attributing the disruption to bad weather at Kochi," CIAL said.

It said there were no adverse weather conditions in Kochi warranting the disruption cited by the airline.

"No other airline operating from Kochi has reported such disruptions on account of weather ..