SpiceJet in crisis

The airline's flights have been grounded since morning after oil companies refused supplies despite a request from the civil aviation ministry to extend 15-day credit.

There were no departures nationwide as the airline is reportedly yet to pay its main supplier Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd (BPCL), which has already put SpiceJet on a cash-and-carry basis for the past few months. 

 Mumbai airport saw only two SpiceJet arrivals this morning -- from Goa and Dubai. In Chennai, the airline cancelled its flight to the Andaman Islands, leading to angry protests by passengers. 

Return flights from Port Blair to Chennai and Kolkata have also been cancelled, adding to the hardships of the stranded passengers. 

Minister of State of Culture & Tourism (Independent Charge) & Civil Aviation Mahesh Sharma taking to media outisde the Parliament House in New Delhi.

SpiceJet in crisis

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