SpiceJet cancels Dubai flights amid reported unpaid airport fees

Several SpiceJet flights from Dubai to India have been cancelled, with Indian media reporting that the airline owes Dubai Airports about AED 14 million ($3.8 million) in unpaid fees. According to AeroTime, which summarised reports from several Indian news sites, the cancellations affected services on 12 and 13 November 2026.

What has been reported

AeroTime says the Hindustan Times reported on 13 November that four SpiceJet flights from Dubai to Amritsar, Jaipur, Mumbai and Delhi were cancelled on 12 November because of the debt. According to that report, Dubai Airports, which manages Dubai International (DXB) and Al Maktoum International (DWC), emailed SpiceJet to say it had received no payment since 13 October 2026.

The same report says Dubai Airports warned that check-in services would be suspended because the airline had not met payment conditions.

AeroTime also cites Flightradar24 data showing that SpiceJet's 09:50 departure from Dubai International to Delhi and its 12:20 service to Mumbai on 13 November were cancelled. Flights to Amritsar and Jaipur on 13 November were also reported as cancelled. Note that the Hindustan Times and AeroTime give slightly different dates for the Amritsar and Jaipur cancellations.

SpiceJet's response

A SpiceJet spokesperson told the Hindustan Times that the airline was working with the relevant authorities to resolve the situation. The spokesperson said: "We have adequate bank guarantee cover in place and are working to ensure that the issue is sorted out at the earliest."

Wider financial pressure

AeroTime notes that India's aviation regulator, the DGCA, said in September 2026 that it was monitoring SpiceJet to ensure its financial problems do not compromise safety. The airline has been dealing with cash shortages, flight disruptions and delayed salary payments, and has not reported financial results since February 2026.

According to Reuters, as cited by AeroTime, SpiceJet said its overdue results would be published by 7 December 2026. The Bombay Stock Exchange has said it will not allow trading in the airline's shares from 10 December 2026 because of the missing updates.

What this means for travellers

• Check your booking. Passengers holding SpiceJet tickets between Dubai and India should check their flight status with the airline before travelling to the airport.
• Ask for a refund or rebooking. If a flight is cancelled, contact SpiceJet or your booking agent to request a refund or an alternative flight.
• Consider other carriers. Where a cancellation leaves you without a workable option, other airlines flying the same routes may be a practical alternative.

It is not yet clear how many further flights may be affected or how quickly the payment issue will be resolved.

Sources: AeroTime