SpiceJet cancels four Dubai flights after check-in services suspended
Ground handling company Dnata halted check-in services over unpaid dues of more than 14 million UAE dirhams.
Budget carrier SpiceJet cancelled four flights from Dubai airport on Thursday, November 12, after ground handling company Dnata suspended check-in services due to unpaid dues, according to reports from Siasat and The Assam Tribune.
The airline reportedly owes Dnata more than 14 million UAE dirhams, which is approximately Rs 35.85 crore. On Thursday, only two SpiceJet flights were permitted to depart from the airport.
A SpiceJet spokesperson confirmed the airline is engaging with airport authorities to resolve the issue, stating that they have adequate bank guarantee cover in place and are working to sort the matter out quickly.
On Friday, November 13, Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) issued an advisory cautioning travellers about possible disruptions due to operational challenges faced by the airline. The GMR-operated airport advised passengers to check flight status directly with SpiceJet.
The airline's financial performance has been under pressure, reporting a net loss of Rs 621 crore for the quarter ended September 2025, compared to Rs 458 crore in the previous year. Revenue for that period fell 13.4 per cent year-on-year to Rs 792 crore.
Reports indicate the airline's fleet has reduced to about 12 aircraft, with three planes grounded because of non-payment issues involving lessors. The airline is also understood to be operating on a cash-and-carry basis for essential services.