Dubai Airports has suspended check-in services for SpiceJet flights at Dubai International Airport due to unpaid dues amounting to AED 14 million (approximately USD 3.8 million). This action disrupted the airline’s operations on November 12, 2026, following a warning issued earlier in the week that services would be halted unless the outstanding payment was settled. SpiceJet has not made any payments since October 13, 2026.
SpiceJet Cancels Multiple Flights from Dubai
As a result of the suspension, SpiceJet’s Dubai station manager instructed the cancellation of all departures except for two delayed flights to Ahmedabad and Delhi. Four additional flights scheduled for Amritsar, Jaipur, Mumbai, and Delhi were cancelled, with the airline citing “non-payment to dnata,” its ground-handling partner. The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority summoned the station manager for failing to announce the cancellations and directed SpiceJet to arrange alternative travel options for affected passengers. The cancelled flights were later rescheduled as ferry services under their original flight numbers.
SpiceJet’s Financial Challenges and Future Plans
A SpiceJet spokesperson stated that the airline is collaborating with relevant authorities to resolve the issue, asserting, “We have adequate bank guarantee cover in place and are working to ensure that the issue is sorted out at the earliest.” The airline has been facing ongoing financial difficulties, including cash shortages and delayed salary payments, and has not published its financial results since February 2026. SpiceJet is expected to release overdue financial results by December 7, 2026, following which trading of its shares on the Bombay Stock Exchange will be suspended starting December 10, 2026, due to the lack of updates.
Background on SpiceJet’s Operations
SpiceJet is an Indian low-cost airline that has been experiencing financial difficulties, prompting scrutiny from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to ensure safety standards are maintained amid its cash flow issues. The airline’s operational challenges have led to flight disruptions and concerns over its financial stability, impacting its ability to maintain services at international airports, including those in Dubai.
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