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Pilots Association of India expressed solidarity with SpiceJet's Q-400 fleet pilots over stress from financial and operational challenges, which SpiceJet denied
- Active fleet size
- below 20 aircraft
- Currently operating aircraft
- over 11 aircraft
- ECLGS funding received
- 150 crore rupees
- ECLGS funding pending
- 350 crore rupees
Heard on business television between 16:23:57 - 16:26:57 IST.
- Alpha India (Airline Pilots Association) said SpiceJet pilots are under stress amid persistent financial and operational challenges, alleging delayed salary payments.
- SpiceJet denied any operational disruptions and said operations remain normal.
- SpiceJet's active fleet has slipped below 20 aircraft, with only around 11 aircraft currently operating.
- SpiceJet employees reportedly have not received salaries on time for the past three to four months, and some pilots indicated they don't wish to fly until salaries are credited.
- SpiceJet has received only Rs 150 crore of an expected Rs 500 crore under ECLGS 5.0 funding, with Rs 350 crore still pending from the government.
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Source: Live TV News Channel · 12 Oct 2026
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