SpiceJet: News
09 Dec 2024
ChennaiSpiceJet flight returns to Chennai mid-air due to 'technical issue'
A Kochi-bound SpiceJet flight was compelled to return to Chennai on Monday after it developed a technical issue.
25 Oct 2024
IndiGoFresh wave of bomb threats targets 27 Indian flights
A fresh series of bomb threats have been issued to 27 flights of major Indian airlines. The flights include six of Air India, and seven each of SpiceJet, IndiGo, and Vistara.
23 Oct 2024
X100 flight bomb threats in a week: Centre slams X
The Union Ministry of Electronics and IT has slammed social media platform X (formerly Twitter) for spreading over 100 bomb threats to Indian flights in a week.
16 Oct 2024
Air IndiaBomb threats: Hoax callers may be added to no-fly list
The Indian government is considering putting people behind hoax threats against flights on a no-fly list, according to several reports that cited government sources.
01 Oct 2024
IndiGoWhy SpiceJet and IndiGo shares are surging today
Shares of top airline players SpiceJet and IndiGo have soared today after a 6% cut in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices.
21 Sep 2024
Tax Deducted at Source (TDS)SpiceJet to issue 48.7 crore shares for ₹3,000 crore QIP
SpiceJet, a leading budget airline in India, has announced its board's approval to issue approximately 48.71 crore equity shares at ₹61.60 each.
18 Sep 2024
Tax Deducted at Source (TDS)SpiceJet admits to ₹350 crore unpaid TDS, PF to employees
SpiceJet, an Indian budget airline currently facing significant financial difficulties, has confessed to not paying ₹220 crore in tax deducted at source (TDS) and ₹135.3 crore in provident fund (PF) dues to employees.
30 Aug 2024
BangkokDGCA puts SpiceJet under enhanced surveillance: What it means
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has placed SpiceJet, an Indian budget airline, under enhanced surveillance with immediate effect.
28 Aug 2024
Cooch BeharBengal bandh: Airlines issue advisories; bus drivers wear helmets
Major airlines, including IndiGo, Vistara, and SpiceJet, have issued travel alerts due to the 12-hour Bengal Bandh, advising passengers to allow extra time for reaching Kolkata airport.
12 Aug 2024
MumbaiSpiceJet's Mumbai operations to be disrupted from August 13
SpiceJet, a leading Indian budget airline, is set to face operational disruptions at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai.
12 Aug 2024
Delhi High CourtSpiceJet delays June salaries due to 'pressing operational financial commitments'
SpiceJet, a beleaguered Indian airline, has postponed the payment of June salaries for some of its employees.
25 Jul 2024
Air IndiaFlights delayed, canceled amid Mumbai rain; airlines issue advisory
Heavy and continuous rainfall in Mumbai has severely disrupted flight operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
20 Jul 2024
IndiGoMicrosoft outage: IndiGo cancels 280+ flights in 2 days
IndiGo, India's largest airline, has canceled 93 flights today due to a massive outage at Microsoft.
19 Jul 2024
MicrosoftMicrosoft outage badly disrupts airline operations in India, US
A significant disruption in Microsoft's cloud services has led to worldwide flight cancellations and delays, notably impacting India, Australia, and the US.
13 Jul 2024
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)'What's your charge per night': CISF personnel told SpiceJet employee
A female employee of SpiceJet who was arrested for slapping a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI), Giriraj Prasad, has detailed what transpired before the alleged assault.
12 Jul 2024
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)SpiceJet employee slaps cop at airport, airlines alleges sexual harassment
A SpiceJet employee was arrested on Thursday for allegedly slapping an on-duty Central Industrial Security Force officer at Jaipur airport following an argument over security screening.
01 Jul 2024
IndiGoDelhi airport Terminal 1 closure affected over 22,000 passengers: Ministry
The abrupt closure of the Terminal-1 (T1) of Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport due to a roof collapse on Friday has impacted approximately 22,615 passengers, as per the Civil Aviation Ministry.
19 Jun 2024
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Left without AC amid heatwave, say SpiceJet passengers; airline responds
Passengers on a SpiceJet flight from Delhi to Darbhanga on Wednesday reported being made to sit inside the aircraft without air conditioning for over an hour during a severe heatwave in the national capital.
05 Jun 2024
Ajay SinghSpiceJet shares surge 9% as airline plans to raise $250M
SpiceJet has announced plans to raise an additional $250 million by August. The details were shared by Chairman Ajay Singh today.
22 May 2024
BusinessSpiceJet shares rise amidst ₹450cr refund claim from Kalanithi Maran
Shares of budget airline SpiceJet experienced a 3% increase today, following the company's announcement to seek a refund of ₹450 crore from former promoter Kalanithi Maran and his firm, KAL Airways.
10 Apr 2024
Air IndiaDomestic airfare in India surges up to 30%: Here's why
Air travel within India has become significantly more expensive, with fares on several major routes witnessing a rise of up to 30%.
22 Mar 2024
IndiaSpiceJet trims operations despite thriving aviation sector: Here's why
SpiceJet, a longstanding player in India's aviation sector, is poised to scale back its operations even as the industry anticipates record-breaking passenger traffic.
19 Mar 2024
Go FirstSpiceJet, Busy Bee raise Go First bid to Rs. 1,800cr
A consortium spearheaded by Ajay Singh, head of SpiceJet, and Busy Bee Airways has upped its bid for Go First to Rs. 1,800 crore, Moneycontrol reported.
05 Mar 2024
Go FirstGo First's sales head latest executive to quit beleaguered company
Grounded airline Go First faces a challenging road to resuming operations as a significant portion of its workforce, including top management, have resigned.
19 Feb 2024
Supreme Court Of IndiaSpiceJet ordered to clear Credit Suisse dues by March 15
The Supreme Court of India has instructed SpiceJet to pay $1.25 million to Credit Suisse AG by March 15 to settle its dues before the next hearing.
18 Feb 2024
Bureau for Civil Aviation SecurityEnsure all bags arrive within 30 minutes: Government to airlines
Civil aviation security regulator, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), has directed seven major Indian airlines to step up their manpower in 10 days to streamline and improve baggage delivery at airports.
16 Feb 2024
Ajay SinghSpiceJet, Busy Bee Airways submit joint bid for Go First
SpiceJet chairperson Ajay Singh has teamed up with Busy Bee Airways to bid for troubled carrier Go First.
12 Feb 2024
Layoff NewsCash-strapped SpiceJet to fire 1,400 employees to reduce costs
SpiceJet has announced plans to lay off approximately 1,400 employees, which is nearly 15% of its current workforce. The decision is aimed at reducing costs and maintaining investor interest.
30 Jan 2024
National Company Law TribunalSpiceJet shares jump over 4% after NCLT dismisses insolvency bid
SpiceJet's shares soared over 4% in early trade today, hitting a two-week high after the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) dismissed an insolvency petition against the budget airline.
29 Jan 2024
Stock MarketSpiceJet gains nearly 4.5% on securing Rs. 900 crore funding
SpiceJet shares surged nearly 4.5% today as the low-cost carrier secured over Rs. 900 crore in funding.
22 Jan 2024
Ram MandirSpiceJet sale: You can fly to Ayodhya for Rs. 1,622
SpiceJet is celebrating the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya with a special sale.
17 Jan 2024
MumbaiPassenger trapped in SpiceJet plane toilet for over an hour
A passenger on a SpiceJet flight from Mumbai to Bengaluru found themselves stuck in the airplane's restroom for over an hour due to a door lock malfunction.
15 Jan 2024
AyodhyaSpiceJet launches non-stop flights to Ayodhya from Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai
Budget airline SpiceJet on Monday announced direct flights to Ayodhya from Chennai, Bengaluru, and Mumbai starting February 1, 2024.
09 Jan 2024
Directorate General of Civil AviationPart found missing in Indian Boeing 737 MAX aircraft: DGCA
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday said that a "missing washer" was found in an Indian Boeing 737 MAX airplane during a fleet inspection.
04 Jan 2024
Directorate General of Civil Aviation2 airlines receive notice for rostering untrained pilots during low-visibility
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a show cause notice to SpiceJet and Air India for failing to ensure that pilots trained to land in dense fog operated flights in Delhi.
20 Dec 2023
Directorate General of Civil AviationMumbai-based couple acquires 19% stake in SpiceJet for Rs. 1,100cr
Mumbai-based entrepreneur Harihara Mahapatra and his wife Preeti will acquire a 19% stake in budget airline SpiceJet, investing Rs. 1,100 crore.
18 Dec 2023
Go FirstSpiceJet, two others show interest in acquiring bankrupt Go First
SpiceJet, Sharjah-based Sky One, and Safrik Investments, an Africa-focused firm, have shown interest in acquiring the bankrupt carrier Go First, as per an Economic Times (ET) report.
15 Dec 2023
Akasa AirAkasa Air most punctual airline in November, SpiceJet least reliable
In November, Akasa Air achieved an impressive on-time performance of 78.2%, making it the most punctual carrier, as per the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
12 Dec 2023
BusinessSpiceJet board approves Rs. 2,254cr fundraising plan
On Tuesday, SpiceJet's board approved a plan to raise Rs. 2,254 crore by issuing up to 13 crore convertible warrants and 32.08 crore fresh equity shares at an issue price of Rs. 50 each.
07 Dec 2023
BusinessSpiceJet shares jump 20% to 15-month high: What's driving rally
SpiceJet's shares skyrocketed to a 15-month high at Rs. 52.29 on the BSE, hitting the 20% upper circuit, as the airline unveiled plans to explore fundraising options.
04 Dec 2023
National Company Law TribunalNCLT dismisses insolvency plea against SpiceJet
On December 4, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) rejected a request to begin insolvency proceedings against budget airline SpiceJet.
16 Oct 2023
Delhi High CourtSpiceJet and Engine Lease Finance have reached an out-of-court settlement
Troubled budget airline SpiceJet and Engine Lease Finance Corporation Aviation Services Ltd. have reached an amicable agreement, putting a halt to proceedings in the Delhi High Court.
13 Oct 2023
BusinessSpiceJet soars 20% amid reports of Indigo co-founder buying stake
SpiceJet Ltd's stock soared nearly 20% on Friday after an ET Now report revealed that IndiGo co-founder Rakesh Gangwal is in advanced discussions to acquire a stake in the troubled domestic airline company.
22 Sep 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC allows SpiceJet to pay Credit Suisse in monthly installments
The Supreme Court has allowed Indian airline SpiceJet to pay its outstanding dues to Credit Suisse in monthly installments for six months.
15 Sep 2023
Ajay SinghSpiceJet settles $1.5 million debt with Credit Suisse
SpiceJet has paid $1.5 million to Credit Suisse, adhering to the Supreme Court of India's order, the company said in a regulatory filing.
06 Sep 2023
National Company Law TribunalSpiceJet issues shares to clear dues worth Rs. 231 crore
In an effort to settle outstanding dues valued at Rs. 231 crore, SpiceJet has announced plans to offer 48.1 million equity shares to nine of its aircraft lessors.
18 Apr 2023
Directorate General of Civil AviationWhat were top complaints of fliers per DGCA March report
Flight-related problems and baggage issues topped the list of passenger complaints received by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) last month, an official report on Tuesday revealed.
