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SpiceJet funding crunch delays pilot pay, messages show, as it seeks state-backed loan

SpiceJet is delaying pilot salaries since March, seeking an emergency government loan to stabilize operations amid rising fuel costs and restricted airspace. The airline acknowledged payment delays, stating they are disbursed in a phased manner. Pilots report significant financial challenges due to the ongoing pay disruptions.

The Economic Times

Higher airfares can price out people from flying: IATA Chief Economist

Airlines plan to increase ticket prices to offset rising fuel costs. This move might make flying unaffordable for some travelers. Jet fuel prices are projected to surge significantly by 2026. Passenger ticket revenues are expected to climb, outpacing demand growth. Airlines typically pass on half of fuel cost increases to…

The Economic Times

Mumbai, Pune weather this week: IMD issues yellow warning as thunderstorms hit Maharashtra; SpiceJet issues advisory

Mumbai weather: Mumbai and Pune are bracing for thunderstorms, lightning, and moderate rainfall on June 3-4 as pre-monsoon activity intensifies. A yellow alert is in effect for these cities and surrounding districts, warning of short, intense rain spells and gusty winds. Air travel in Mumbai may face delays due to…

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Air passenger traffic drops in April amid demand, cost pressures

Indian domestic air travel saw a dip in April. Passenger numbers fell compared to both March and the previous year. Airlines faced challenges like higher fuel prices and slower demand. IndiGo increased its market share, while Air India Group's share decreased. Many passengers experienced delays and cancellations, with airlines providing…

The Economic Times

Delhi airport, SpiceJet issue travel advisory: Bad weather likely to affect flight operations

Delhi Airport authorities said that as per the Indian Meteorological Department's forecast, Delhi is experiencing inclement weather conditions and thunderstorms. However, flight operations at Delhi Airport are currently normal.

The Economic Times

SC rejects SpiceJet's plea in Rs 144 cr case with Kalanithi Maran & Kal Airways, asks it to move Delhi HC

The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday asked SpiceJet to approach the Delhi High Court for more time to deposit Rs 144 crore in its dispute with Kalanithi Maran and Kal Airways. SpiceJet, represented by senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, argued that the West Asia crisis had hurt the airline’s operations…

The Economic Times

Indian airlines body warns aviation industry ‘on the verge of closing down’ over jet fuel prices

Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet – represented by the Federation of Indian Airlines – issue urgent appeal to government of India

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Two Aircraft Collide on Taxiway at Delhi Airport, No Injuries Reported

A ground collision between two aircraft at Indira Gandhi International Airport on Thursday resulted in both planes being damaged, after a SpiceJet aircraft struck a stationary Akasa Air plane while taxiing. According to officials, the incident occurred on the taxiway when the wings of the two aircraft came into contact,…

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Air India suspends Dubai flights, diverts UAE services overnight to Sharjah and Abu Dhabi amid Iran vs US-Israel war

Amidst escalating Iran vs US-Israel war, Air India has rerouted flights from Dubai to Sharjah and Abu Dhabi, temporarily suspending services to the major hub. This disruption, driven by security concerns and airspace restrictions, impacts global aviation. Other Indian carriers also face potential schedule changes as the region's vital air…

The Times of India

SpiceJet launches special flights from Fujairah in UAE to India to help stranded travellers amid Iran vs US-Israel war

Amidst Iran vs US-Israel war travel chaos, SpiceJet launched special flights from Fujairah in UAE to India, aiding hundreds stranded by regional tensions. This move highlights the vital India-Gulf air corridor's resilience and airlines' swift adaptation to geopolitical crises. The emergency services, utilising Fujairah as a less congested hub, are…

The Times of India

SpiceJet aircraft turns back minutes after take-off triggering ‘full emergency’ at airport

Boeing 737 aircraft operated by SpiceJet reported to be linked to engine failure

The Independent UK

SpiceJet Boeing 737 Returns to Delhi After Mid-Air Technical Snag

A SpiceJet Boeing 737 aircraft was forced to return to Delhi shortly after take-off on Tuesday morning following a reported engine failure, according to sources.

Whats Hot

Seven out of 10 Air India aircraft have recurring technical defects, parliamentary report shows

Nearly half of all commercial aircraft analysed across India’s airlines flagged for repeated issues

The Independent UK

Indigo: Why India is held hostage by one airline

It was October 1988. Me, my mother, and my younger sister were supposed to fly in an Indian Airlines flight, from Ranchi, in what was then Bihar, to Srinagar, in Jammu and Kashmir, with an overnight stop at Delhi, to attend my father’s younger brother’s wedding.

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The Independent UK

Wheel filmed falling off plane during takeoff as Mumbai airport declares emergency

The moment a landing wheel came off a plane as it took off from the runway was captured by a passenger on board.

The Independent UK

Aviation regulator defends the safety of India’s skies following Air India crash

‘India's skies have always been safe’, the country’s aviation regulator claims

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Indian Airlines Face Wave Of Hoax Bomb Threats

Indian airlines face surge in hoax bomb threats ahead of Diwali, causing disruptions and financial losses. Authorities work to address the situation with i...

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India’s airline industry in chaos after 90 hoax bomb threats in a week

Authorities yet to uncover source and motive of surge in fake bomb threats, as dozens of planes forced to reroute

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‘Stealing my feeds’: ANI sues PTI for plagiarism, copyright breach, seeks Rs 2 crore

Delhi High Court has summoned news agency Press Trust of India in a copyright infringement and plagiarism case filed by Asian News International in connection with the videos of a Delhi-Darbhanga Spicejet flight’s air conditioner breakdown, Bar and Bench reported.

The Times of India

India leaves IOC-suspended IBA, joins breakaway World Boxing

NEW DELHI: Left with no choice after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruled against Umar Kremlev-led International Boxing Association (IBA), India’s national governing body for the sport – BFI, headed by SpiceJet chairman and managing director Ajay Singh – on Friday switched allegiance to avoid International Olympic Committee’s…

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After Delhi HC judgement, SpiceJet to seek refund of Rs 450 crore from Kalanithi Maran

After the recent Judgement by Delhi HC Division Bench ruling in favour of SpiceJet and Ajay Singh in the Share Transfer Case SpiceJet will seek a refund of INR 450 crore out of the INR 730 crore it has previously paid to former promoter Kalanithi Maran and his firm, KAL…

The Hindu

Delhi HC sets aside order upholding arbitral award in favour of Kalanithi Maran in dispute with SpiceJet

The Delhi High Court set aside an order which had upheld an arbitral award asking SpiceJet and its promoter Ajay Singh to refund ₹579 crore plus interest to media baron Kalanithi Maran.

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SpiceJet restarts flights to Sikkim’s Pakyong airport from Kolkata, Delhi

Low-cost carrier SpiceJet has resumed its flight operations to Pakyong airport in Sikkim from Kolkata and Delhi. Read further on Dynamite News: