SpiceJet to suspend services in Sikkim due to operational constraints

SpiceJet, the only carrier that runs daily flights to and from the greenfield airport in Sikkim’s Pakyong, will suspend services in the hill state from October 30 due to “operational constraints”.

According to a spokesperson of the budget airline, bad weather and low visibility were bottlenecks that led to the decision.

“SpiceJet flights to and from Pakyong airport have been temporarily suspended with effect from October 30, 2022, due to operational constraints owing to the bad weather condition and low visibility at Pakyong.

“Pakyong is a VFR (Visual Flight Rules) airport and does not have instrument landing facilities To avoid inconvenience to our passengers, flight operations have been temporarily suspended. We will share an update once the services resume,” the spokesperson said.