SpiceJet in Active Discussion with Middle Eastern Carrier for Possible Stake Sale
IANS 03 August 2022
Low-cost carrier SpiceJet is said to be in active discussion with a Middle Eastern carrier for a possible stake sale.
 
SpiceJet promoter Ajay Singh holds a stake of around 60% in the budget carrier. Sources said a big Middle Eastern airline has expressed interest to pick a 24% stake and a board seat in SpiceJet. A big Indian business conglomerate has also approached Mr Singh for a stake in the airline.
 
Reacting to the development, a SpiceJet spokesperson said, "The company continues to be in discussions with various investors to secure sustainable financing and will make appropriate disclosures in accordance with applicable regulations."
 
Earlier, on Tuesday, SpiceJet said that it entered into a full and final settlement with the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and has cleared all outstanding principal dues of the airport operator. With this, SpiceJet will no longer remain on 'cash and carry' at AAI-run airports across the country and will revert to advance payment mechanism for daily flight operations. SpiceJet's ability to clear the pending dues reflects the airline's improved cash-flow in recent times.
 
SpiceJet's domestic network covers the length and breadth of the country with the airline operating to 51 domestic destinations. Pioneer of the regional connectivity scheme, SpiceJet is the country's largest regional player helping connect the remotest parts of the country by air.
 
The airline's focus on providing direct flight connectivity to regional hubs not only ensures better connectivity, it also has a cascading effect on tourism and economic activity in the region. SpiceJet has added multiple UDAN destinations to the country's aviation map including Pakyong, Jharsuguda, Kandla, Darbhanga, Kanpur, Ajmer (Kishangarh), among others.
 
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