SpiceJet morning flights hit over fuel supply issue

The Kalanithi Maran-owned carrier says the flights have resumed

SpiceJet's morning departures were cancelled over payment issues to Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs).

Sources said the airline's departures in Mumbai, Hyderabad and Delhi were impacted because of the issue. Five departures from Mumbai were cancelled.

"There was some temporary operational issue. Flights have now resumed," a SpiceJet spokesperson said in response to a query.

The airline secured a reprieve from Airports Authority of India (AAI) after promoter chairman Kalanithi Maran gave a guarantee the airline will clear Rs 200 crore dues.

Spicejet Chief Operating Officer Sanjiv Kapoor and group Chief Financial Officer  S L Narayanan met Civil Aviation Ministry officials seeking help to avert the crisis.