SpiceJet cancels 15-20 flights daily as fleet shrinks to 12 aircraft amid financial struggles

The airline is operating on a cash-and-carry basis and has not paid employee salaries since June 2026.

By SafarSamachar Desk9 Nov 2026, 4:56 pm IST

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Key facts at a glance

1SpiceJet cancels 15-20 flights daily due to financial difficulties
2Fleet has shrunk to 12 aircraft, with three grounded due to non-payment to lessors
3Employee salaries have not been paid since June 2026
4Net loss of ₹621 crore for the quarter ended September 2025
5Revenue fell 13.4% year-on-year to ₹792 crore

SpiceJet has begun cancelling 15-20 flights each day as its fleet contracts to just 12 aircraft.

Under a cash-and-carry model, the carrier has not disbursed any employee salaries since June 2026.

Three planes remain grounded because lessors have not been paid. In the quarter ended September 2025, SpiceJet posted a net loss of ₹621 crore while revenue slipped 13.4% year-on-year to ₹792 crore. The airline also spent ₹120 crore on carrying costs for its grounded fleet and another ₹30 crore on return-to-service expenses.

EBITDAR loss widened to ₹203.80 crore, and the passenger load factor sat at 84.3%. Shares closed at ₹7.68 on the BSE.

What this means for Indian travellers

If you have a SpiceJet flight booked, check for cancellations or changes through the airline's official channels. Consider alternative travel arrangements as the situation remains uncertain.

More details

What is SpiceJet's refund policy for canceled flights, including deadlines and procedures?

If you cancel a SpiceJet ticket, you may claim up to ₹5 000 of cancellation fees via the Zero Cancellation add‑on; submit the claim online within 10 days of travel (at least 24 h before departure) and it will be processed in 24–48 h.

Source: corporate.spicejet.com

How can a passenger contact SpiceJet customer service (phone, email) and what are the operating hours?

Passengers can call SpiceJet’s 24‑hour reservation lines at +91 (0)124 4983410 or +91 (0)124 7101600, email custrelations@, and the service is available 24 hours a day.

Source: corporate.spicejet.com

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