Aviation regulator DGCA on Thursday decided to put the crisis-hit SpiceJet under more surveillance. Under this, spot checks and night surveillance will be increased to ensure the safety of the airline’s operations. Based on reports of SpiceJet canceling flights and facing financial difficulties, DGCA said that it conducted a special audit of the airline’s engineering facilities on August 7 and 8 and some deficiencies were found during the audit.
Airline under more surveillance
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation said in a release, “In view of the past record and the special audit conducted in August 2024, SpiceJet has once again been placed under surveillance with immediate effect.” DGCA said, “This will increase the number of spot checks and night surveillance with the aim of ensuring the safety of operations.” 150 employees sent on leave
SpiceJet, which is facing financial crisis, has sent 150 employees on long leave. A SpiceJet spokesperson said that the airline has taken the difficult decision to temporarily put 150 cabin crew members on leave for three months. The spokesperson said, ‘This step has been taken in response to the current low travel season and reduced fleet size, keeping in mind the long-term sustainability of the organization. We deeply value the contribution of our crew members. During this leave period, they will retain their status as SpiceJet employees with all health benefits and earned leave. As we work towards increasing our fleet following the upcoming Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP), we look forward to welcoming our crew members back to active duty. We are committed to supporting our employees during this period.’
