SpiceJet Delays Pilot Pay Amid Funding Crunch
The cash-strapped Indian airline SpiceJet has delayed salary payments to many pilots since March as it seeks an emergency loan under a government credit scheme. The carrier faces rising fuel costs and restricted airspace while its domestic market share has fallen to 3.4% from 15% in 2019.
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SpiceJet is delaying pilot salaries while seeking a 15 billion rupee ($156.74 million) state-backed loan to stabilize its operations. The airline's domestic market share has collapsed to 3.4% from 15% in 2019. This liquidity crunch threatens the survival of SpiceJet as rising fuel prices and regional conflict squeeze cash flows.
