SpiceJet, one of the top carriers of the country, sighting passenger safety has cancelled all its flights to Kabul – the capital city of Afghanistan – after the attacks on the Kabul International Airport in the past week. In an official statement, the carrier made it clear that flying its aircraft to the Afghan capital in the present scenario would be a mistake and risky for its passengers. People, who have already booked an air ticket to Kabul with this airline, will get a full refund. It is in discussion with other airlines to accommodate passengers who are still willing travel to Afghanistan.
The Attack
A rocket attack on the concerned airport was reported on 3rd July, followed by airport fire on 17th July. After considering the security status of this airport, the airline has temporarily suspended its flights. The airline is concerned about the safety of travellers and its crew. When the rocket was fired, over 100 people were all set to travel on the SpiceJet aircraft. Now, each passenger is being checked with a metal detector just before boarding the flight, even after clearing the security check at the terminal.
Afghanistan is interpreting this step as lack of trust on their security system, but as per sources, the carrier is not willing to take any risk with the life of its passengers and the aircraft. However, SpiceJet ticket booking process for any other destination has not been affected by this step. So, people can make reservations with the airline without any qualms. They can also enjoy top notch facilities provided by the carrier by availing it recently announced mega sales offer. The carrier has brought down its base fare to INR 1699 for travel dates falling in August and September.
Afghan authorities say that the area under attack is now fully secured
The Attack
A rocket attack on the concerned airport was reported on 3rd July, followed by airport fire on 17th July. After considering the security status of this airport, the airline has temporarily suspended its flights. The airline is concerned about the safety of travellers and its crew. When the rocket was fired, over 100 people were all set to travel on the SpiceJet aircraft. Now, each passenger is being checked with a metal detector just before boarding the flight, even after clearing the security check at the terminal.
Afghanistan is interpreting this step as lack of trust on their security system, but as per sources, the carrier is not willing to take any risk with the life of its passengers and the aircraft. However, SpiceJet ticket booking process for any other destination has not been affected by this step. So, people can make reservations with the airline without any qualms. They can also enjoy top notch facilities provided by the carrier by availing it recently announced mega sales offer. The carrier has brought down its base fare to INR 1699 for travel dates falling in August and September.
Afghan authorities say that the area under attack is now fully secured
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