<p>New Delhi: Facing financial headwinds, SpiceJet has decided to furlough 150 cabin crew members for three months.</p>.<p>The budget carrier is operating with a reduced number of planes amid financial, legal and lessor woes. Currently, it has an operational fleet of around 22 aircraft.</p>.<p>A total of 150 cabin crew members will be sent on leave without pay for three months, an airline spokesperson said on Thursday.</p>.<p>Earlier in the day, aviation regulator DGCA said the airline has been placed under enhanced surveillance.</p>.DGCA places SpiceJet under enhanced surveillance; to increase spot checks.<p>"SpiceJet has made the difficult decision to temporarily place 150 cabin crew members on furlough for three months.</p>.<p>"This step has been taken in response to the current lean travel season and the reduced fleet size, with the long-term stability of the organisation in mind," the spokesperson said in a statement.</p>.<p>During this furlough period, the spokesperson said the cabin crew members will continue to retain their status as employees of SpiceJet, with all health benefits and earned leave intact.</p>.<p>The airline is looking to raise funds to boost its financials.</p>.<p>"As we work toward enhancing our fleet following the upcoming qualified institutional placement (QIP), we look forward to welcoming our crew members back to active duty," the spokesperson said. </p>
<p>New Delhi: Facing financial headwinds, SpiceJet has decided to furlough 150 cabin crew members for three months.</p>.<p>The budget carrier is operating with a reduced number of planes amid financial, legal and lessor woes. Currently, it has an operational fleet of around 22 aircraft.</p>.<p>A total of 150 cabin crew members will be sent on leave without pay for three months, an airline spokesperson said on Thursday.</p>.<p>Earlier in the day, aviation regulator DGCA said the airline has been placed under enhanced surveillance.</p>.DGCA places SpiceJet under enhanced surveillance; to increase spot checks.<p>"SpiceJet has made the difficult decision to temporarily place 150 cabin crew members on furlough for three months.</p>.<p>"This step has been taken in response to the current lean travel season and the reduced fleet size, with the long-term stability of the organisation in mind," the spokesperson said in a statement.</p>.<p>During this furlough period, the spokesperson said the cabin crew members will continue to retain their status as employees of SpiceJet, with all health benefits and earned leave intact.</p>.<p>The airline is looking to raise funds to boost its financials.</p>.<p>"As we work toward enhancing our fleet following the upcoming qualified institutional placement (QIP), we look forward to welcoming our crew members back to active duty," the spokesperson said. </p>