Budget airline SpiceJet has delayed salary disbursements for a section of its employees, citing its phased payment system that comes into effect during periods of tight cash flow. The airline said the practice, spread over a few days, is routine and well known to staff.
According to sources, employees earning up to ₹55,000 have received their salaries on time, while senior staff are experiencing delays in August payouts. By September 7, over 60% of the workforce had been paid, with the remainder expected to be cleared in stages.
SpiceJet’s annual report shows it employs 6,484 people, including nearly 4,900 permanent staff. The company has consistently maintained that phased salary disbursement is a standard process.
The delays come as the airline struggles with weak financial performance. For Q1 FY26, SpiceJet reported a consolidated net loss of ₹234 crore, a sharp swing from a ₹158 crore profit a year earlier. Revenues fell 34% year-on-year to ₹1,120 crore.
Losses were attributed to costs from grounded aircraft and their restoration, alongside geopolitical tensions and airspace restrictions that hit leisure travel demand.
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