Flight operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport were thrown into chaos after employees of AI Airport Services Limited launched a strike, severely disrupting baggage handling, boarding and aircraft turnaround services. Passengers arriving on Air India flights reportedly remained stranded inside aircraft for nearly an hour, while baggage reclaim areas saw huge crowds and long delays. Viral videos from inside grounded aircraft showed frustrated passengers waiting without updates.

Spirit Airlines has announced an immediate shutdown of operations after failing to secure a $500 million bailout, cancelling all flights and leaving passengers stranded. The airline said it has begun an “orderly wind-down,” with customer services also halted and refunds not guaranteed. Travellers are being advised to seek chargebacks through their banks. The collapse comes after mounting financial pressure, including rising jet fuel costs linked to the ongoing Iran conflict, which significantly increased operating expenses for airlines.