SpiceJet flights disrupted at Delhi

Several SpiceJet flights experienced delays and cancellations at Indira Gandhi International Airport on Saturday, affecting numerous passengers.

Airport teams mobilize to help

Delhi Airport ground staff coordinated with SpiceJet and stakeholders to assist stranded passengers and provide necessary support during the disruption.

“We regret the inconvenience faced by passengers due to the operational disruption of some SpiceJet flights.”

SpiceJet seeks emergency credit

The airline is attempting to access funds through the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme as it battles ongoing financial and operational difficulties.

Government pushes for improvement

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said the government regularly engages with SpiceJet and is pushing the airline to increase operations and address its financial situation.

“we have been pushing them to step up their operations, especially mainly the financial side of it.”

Fleet grounded by financial crisis

SpiceJet's long-running financial crisis has left most of its aircraft unable to operate, contributing to the disruptions affecting passengers.

Cabinet backs airline credit scheme

In May, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet approved the ECLGS 5.0 scheme to provide targeted credit support to Indian airlines facing financial stress from fuel costs and reduced operations.