SpiceJet fined: The name of SpiceJet Airlines has become much discussed these days. Consumer Commission of Srinagar has imposed a fine of about Rs 62 thousand on SpiceJet. That too because of a couple returning from Haj pilgrimage. Now the airlines will have to pay a fine to this couple along with the ticket money. But why is this so? Let us tell.

Why was SpiceJet fined?
According to the report of Indian Express, this matter is two years old. When an old Kashmiri couple was returning from Haj pilgrimage, they had a flight from Delhi to Srinagar. He also had valid boarding passes but still the airlines did not allow him to board the flight. Because of which the couple had to pay extra money and travel by next day’s flight. Due to this, he faced difficulty in traveling, cost more money and also caused mental stress.

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What was the complaint?
According to the complaint, the couple was returning from Delhi to Srinagar on July 8, 2024 after completing Haj pilgrimage. His son had booked a SpiceJet flight, which was scheduled to take off from Delhi at 6:45 pm and reach Srinagar at 8:20 pm. The couple says that they reached the airport much before time. He checked in, deposited the luggage and also took the boarding pass. But when it was time to board the flight, the airline staff stopped him from boarding the plane. No reason was given despite him having a valid boarding pass.

Not only this, Ghulam Nabi Fafu also alleged that other passengers were made to board the flight in his place. The airline canceled his boarding passes. His checked-in luggage was also returned after several hours. By then all the other flights going to Srinagar that day had left. Therefore he had to stay in Delhi the whole night. The next day, he was forced to book an Indigo flight for Rs 13,450, which was much more expensive than the earlier ticket.

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10 thousand tickets, 52 thousand fine
After which the matter went to the Consumer Commission where the bench held that there was a serious deficiency in the service of SpiceJet and it behaved unfairly with the passengers. The commission said that due to the negligence of the airline, the couple had to suffer mental stress, distress and financial loss. Therefore, the airline was ordered to return the ticket amount as well as pay a compensation of Rs 52,000.

Let us tell you that the decision on the matter came after almost two years, on June 9, 2026, the Consumer Commission ordered the airline to refund the ticket of Rs 10,078 to Ghulam Nabi Fafu and his wife Raza Begum. Apart from this, also give him a compensation of Rs 52,000.

The effect of the current international situation and rising inflation is now clearly visible from the lives of common people to religious pilgrimages. This year, the pilgrims going on Haj pilgrimage have suffered a big financial blow. Due to America-Israel’s war with Iran, the cost of Haj pilgrimage has increased even more than before.

According to a report released by Semaphore on Wednesday (May 20), due to reduced capacity of flights across the Persian Gulf and disruption in supply routes, prices of travel packages have increased by three or four times even before the start of the journey. Let us tell you that in view of this annual journey to Mecca, the governments of many countries including Indonesia, Pakistan and Malaysia have started subsidy schemes to help in reducing the increased expenses for the pilgrims.

How much has the cost of Hajj increased?
Talking about the per capita expenditure for Haj pilgrimage in the last 3 years, the average per capita expenditure in 2023 was Rs 3.25 lakh, which increased to Rs 3.35 lakh in 2024. The average per capita expenditure in 2025 was Rs 3.40 lakh and now in the year 2026 it has increased to more than Rs 3.74 lakh.

The Ministry of Minority Affairs, as the nodal ministry for Haj in India, has made extensive arrangements for Haj pilgrims in coordination with the Haj Committee of India, other Central Ministries, State Governments and Saudi authorities. The aim of these efforts is to ensure smooth logistics arrangements and better facilities at the ground level for Haj pilgrims.

When will Hajj pilgrimage start?
Haj pilgrimage of 2026 from India is going to start from 18th April. The first batch of Haj pilgrims will leave for Saudi Arabia from many places across the country. The Modi government at the Center has also ensured insurance coverage of approximately Rs 6,25,000 for each Haj pilgrim, which will strengthen financial and health security during the Haj pilgrimage.

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Hajj yatra rules: Haj pilgrimage is very high in the religion of Islam. One of the five basic pillars of Islam is Haj pilgrimage. Millions of crores of Muslims from all over the world go to Saudi Arabia every year for this sacred Haj pilgrimage. This journey religiously has great importance for all people of Muslim religion.

People visiting here also have to complete many rules and procedures. So if you too are thinking of going on Haj pilgrimage. So it is very important to know about the rules first. Otherwise you may get in trouble. Let us tell you which are these rules about these rules.

Do not take these things together

As we told you earlier, Haj pilgrimage is a very sacred journey. And during this journey, carrying something with it that can unholy the journey cannot be taken along. If anyone takes it. So such passengers may have to face trouble. Let us tell you that the passengers who travel Haj have been specially instructed that they should not take anything like bidi, cigarette tobacco with them.

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If this thing is found near a passenger. So not only such passengers are being stopped by the government of Saudi Arabia for hours, but they are also being fined. In fact, many Haj pilgrims have been found to be tobacco products. That is why especially the Uttar Pradesh government has issued this instruction for the people of its state.

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Take special care of these rules

Let me tell you that during the Haj pilgrimage you have to follow some religious rules. If you ignore these rules. Then you can take action on behalf of the local administration, if a man goes for Haj pilgrimage. So it is mandatory for him to wear Ihram i.e. white clothes.

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While the rule of wearing plain clothes has been implemented for women. If you have a pornographic material found during the journey or something like alcohol and hemp is found. So it is considered a serious crime. By doing this you can also be arrested.

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Saudi arabia ban on indian visa: There is no ban on Indian citizens going to Saudi Arabia. Government sources have given information in this regard on Monday (June 9, 2025). He said that no notification has been issued by the Saudi government regarding the ban on the Saudi visit of Indian citizens.

However, this clarification of government sources came when some reports claimed that the Saudi government has banned the visit of Indians there. The government source said, “Temporary sanctions are usually imposed on short -term visas to avoid congestion during Haj pilgrimage, which end with the completion of Haj pilgrimage.”

Temporary restrictions were imposed on 14 countries including India, Pakistan

It is noteworthy that recently Saudi Arabia banned Saudi visas for 14 countries of the world including India, Pakistan. After this report came to light, such rumors started flying that Saudi Arabia’s relations with India are not good, so Saudi Arabia has banned Indian people from going to Saudi.

The Saudi government took this decision during the Haj season to prevent unauthorized people from entering Mecca and Madina and performing Haj without Haj permits. However, this ban was not effective on those who went to Saudi Arabia for Haj with Haj visas.

Many types of visas were imposed temporary ban

The government of Saudi Arabia announced a temporary ban for citizens of 14 countries including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh. Under this ban, Saudi temporarily banned the release of Umrah, Business and Family Visits for people of all 14 countries. Because during the Haj season, people used to reach Saudi Arabia through other visas and used to perform Hajj in Mecca unofficially.

(With input of PTI)

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Haj yatra 2025 registration process: All religions of the world have some sacred religious places. Haj pilgrimage is considered to be the most sacred and important in the religion of Islam. Every year millions of people from all over the world go on Haj pilgrimage. Haj pilgrimage is done in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Every year lakhs of devotees from India also go on Haj pilgrimage. Talking on the basis of statistics, more than 20 lakh devotees go on Haj pilgrimage every year.

Out of which more than 1.7 lakh are from India. Talking about last year, 1,75,025 Indian devotees took Haj pilgrimage. But let us tell you that this year the Saudi Arabia government has increased quota for Haj pilgrims of India. Learn how and where to register for Haj pilgrimage?

Extended quota of Haj pilgrims of India

Every year 175,000 from India go to Saudi Arabia for Haj pilgrimage. In which 1,22,518 Haj pilgrims are sent on Haj pilgrimage through the Haj Committee of India. Apart from this, the remaining 52,000 Haj pilgrims go on Haj pilgrimage through private tour operators. But this year this number has been increased by the Saudi Haj Ministry. And this year 185,000 Haj pilgrims can be replaced by 175,000 Haj pilgrims from India. Because the Saudi Haj Ministry has agreed to the registration of 10,000 extra pilgrims.

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In this way can be registered for Haj pilgrimage

Every year the registration of devotees going on Haj pilgrimage from India is done through the Haj Committee of India. This process has now been made online. For registration, you have to apply on the official website of Haj Committee of India by visiting https://hajcommittee.gov.in.

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Apart from this, you can also use Haj Suvidha mobile app. Which is available for both Android and iOS. You will need some important documents for registration. Let us tell you that the service of offline registration is no longer available for Haj pilgrimage.

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