SpiceJet starts job cuts as delayed salaries and unpaid dues pile up

Furloughs rise as pay delays stretch beyond two months

SpiceJet, India’s oldest private airline, is rapidly deteriorating operationally and financially. With capacity sharply reduced, the carrier has begun furloughs and is delaying salaries for employees by up to two months or more. Unpaid dues including GST, TDS, and PF are also accumulating, deepening uncertainty for staff and stakeholders as the airline hunts for a lifeline.