Mumbai Airport: SpiceJet Flight Disruptions Resolved
By Rediff Money Desk, Mumbai Aug 12, 2024 21:58
Mumbai airport operator MIAL withdrew an advisory about potential SpiceJet flight disruptions, after the airline resolved a financial issue with the airport. Operations at Mumbai airport are now normal.
Mumbai, Aug 12 (PTI) Mumbai airport operator MIAL on Monday withdrew an advisory about possible SpiceJet flight disruptions, and soon after, the airline said it worked collaboratively with the operator to swiftly resolve a minor financial matter.
At around 7.30 pm on Monday, the Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) put out the advisory on X stating that the airline's operations are expected to be disrupted from midnight of August 13 and that it was working with the airline to address the situation to minimise passenger inconvenience.
In less than an hour, the post was deleted and soon after SpiceJet issued a statement saying the airline and MIAL worked to swiftly resolve a minor financial matter.
Specific details were not disclosed.
"The passenger advisory issued by MIAL has been withdrawn. Our flight operations in and out of Mumbai are operating normally. SpiceJet and MIAL have worked collaboratively to swiftly resolve a minor financial matter, a SpiceJet spokesperson said in the statement.
The Gurugram-based airline has been facing liquidity issues for many quarters and has been delaying salaries to its employees besides defaulting on statutory taxes and payments, among others.
Earlier, MIAL said effective midnight on August 13, SpiceJet flight operations from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) are expected to be temporarily disrupted.
The airport operator also said it is working with the airline to address the situation to minimise inconvenience to passengers.
"Passengers are advised to connect with the SpiceJet helpdesk/call centre on the status of their flights. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation," MIAL said in the post on X.
The airline, in a communication to its agents, on Monday sought to reassure them, saying that the airline remains fully committed to providing seamless travel experiences for passengers in Mumbai.
"To clarify, SpiceJet holds a substantial security deposit with MIAL, far exceeding the required amount. The finance teams of both entities have worked together to resolve the situation. As a result, the passenger advisory issued by MIAL has been withdrawn. Additionally, all passenger operations at Mumbai airport are functioning normally," it said.
At around 7.30 pm on Monday, the Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) put out the advisory on X stating that the airline's operations are expected to be disrupted from midnight of August 13 and that it was working with the airline to address the situation to minimise passenger inconvenience.
In less than an hour, the post was deleted and soon after SpiceJet issued a statement saying the airline and MIAL worked to swiftly resolve a minor financial matter.
Specific details were not disclosed.
"The passenger advisory issued by MIAL has been withdrawn. Our flight operations in and out of Mumbai are operating normally. SpiceJet and MIAL have worked collaboratively to swiftly resolve a minor financial matter, a SpiceJet spokesperson said in the statement.
The Gurugram-based airline has been facing liquidity issues for many quarters and has been delaying salaries to its employees besides defaulting on statutory taxes and payments, among others.
Earlier, MIAL said effective midnight on August 13, SpiceJet flight operations from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) are expected to be temporarily disrupted.
The airport operator also said it is working with the airline to address the situation to minimise inconvenience to passengers.
"Passengers are advised to connect with the SpiceJet helpdesk/call centre on the status of their flights. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation," MIAL said in the post on X.
The airline, in a communication to its agents, on Monday sought to reassure them, saying that the airline remains fully committed to providing seamless travel experiences for passengers in Mumbai.
"To clarify, SpiceJet holds a substantial security deposit with MIAL, far exceeding the required amount. The finance teams of both entities have worked together to resolve the situation. As a result, the passenger advisory issued by MIAL has been withdrawn. Additionally, all passenger operations at Mumbai airport are functioning normally," it said.
Source: PTI
DISCLAIMER - This article is from a syndicated feed. The original source is responsible for accuracy, views & content ownership. Views expressed may not reflect those of rediff.com India Limited.
You May Like To Read
TODAY'S MOST TRADED COMPANIES
- Company Name
- Price
- Volume
- Vodafone Idea L
- 15.48 ( -3.31)
- 43692821
- Suzlon Energy Ltd.
- 80.79 (+ 0.49)
- 33432685
- Ola Electric Mobilit
- 108.07 ( -1.22)
- 30947548
- GTL Infrastructure
- 2.70 ( -1.10)
- 29479931
- Sunshine Capital
- 2.51 ( -9.71)
- 26521677
MORE NEWS
Google Sees India as Exciting Premium...
Google views India as a booming market for premium smartphones, expecting it to surpass...
Marine Robotics Startup Eyerov Raises Rs 10 Cr...
Eyerov, a marine robotics startup, has secured Rs 10 crore in funding led by Unicorn...
FSC Mauritius Denies Hindenburg's 'Shell...
FSC Mauritius refutes Hindenburg Research's claims of a shell company linked to Sebi...