The disruptions have left hundreds of thousands of passengers stranded across Asia, with cascading effects on connecting flights to and from major hubs like Delhi and Bangalore in India. SpiceJet's high disruption rate highlights vulnerabilities in its operations, including older aircraft and limited weather resilience. The situation has also impacted Tier 1 travellers from Australia and the UK, with significant delays and missed connections. The ongoing monsoon season in India adds to the operational challenges for airlines.