Bangladesh’s Tariq Rahman government has barred Indian budget airline SpiceJet from using its airspace due to non-payment of dues. Due to non-availability of airspace, some flights from Kolkata to Guwahati and Imphal are now having to take longer routes. This may impact flight times and operational costs
What did SpiceJet spokesperson say?
A SpiceJet spokesperson said on Thursday (February 19) that the airline is in regular communication with the concerned authorities on operational and procedural issues, including navigation charges. Calling it a general issue related to the industry, he said that work is being done constructively towards an early solution and scheduled flight services are continuing as per the rules.
How much does Bangladesh owe and since when?
He said that all scheduled flights are being operated as per the rules. Let us tell you that at present there is no direct impact on the passengers. However, due to closure of airspace, some flights are having to take alternative routes. Sources say that this step has been taken due to non-payment of dues. However, clear information regarding the nature and amount of the dues could not be immediately obtained. SpiceJet says that the airline is in touch with the concerned authorities.
SpiceJet shares fell by about 1 percent
According to flight tracking data, some SpiceJet flights are adopting alternative and longer routes avoiding Bangladeshi airspace. Meanwhile, SpiceJet shares fell by about 1 percent during afternoon trading on BSE. The company had also recently recorded a loss of Rs 269.27 crore in the December 2025 quarter, which was attributed to rising costs and one-time expenses.
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