SpiceJet has again come under the radar of the aviation regulator DGCA. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has put the airline under enhanced surveillance.
This decision has been taken to implement increased spot checks and night surveillance to uphold the safety standards of the airline’s operations.
“In light of the past record and the special audit carried out in August 2024, SpiceJet has once again been placed under enhanced surveillance with immediate effect. This would entail an increase in the number of spot checks/ night surveillance with a view to ensure the safety of operations,” DGCA said in a release published by the media.
Meanwhile, budget carrier troubles continue. SpiceJet has decided to temporarily furlough 150 cabin crew members for three months.
“This step has been taken in response to the current lean travel season and the reduced fleet size, with the long-term stability of the organisation in mind,” the spokesperson said in a statement published by the media.
The statement added that during this period, the cabin crew members will continue to retain their status as SpiceJet employees, with all health benefits and earned leave intact.
Due to its financial and legal crises, SpiceJet is already operating on a reduced number of planes. It currently operates a fleet of 22 aircraft.
