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Bangladesh Reportedly Bars SpiceJet From Its Airspace Over Unpaid Dues

Officials in Dhaka have not disclosed details of the alleged unpaid overflight dues.

Overview

  • Flight-tracking data showed KolkataGuwahati and KolkataImphal services avoiding Bangladeshi skies and taking longer routes on Thursday.
  • SpiceJet said the matter relates to routine navigation charges, with talks underway for an early resolution and schedules maintained.
  • Reports attribute the step to non-payment of navigation or overflight fees, while the size and nature of the dues remain undisclosed.
  • The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the reported restriction.
  • SpiceJet shares fell nearly 1% on the BSE after the reports, following a quarterly loss of ₹269.27 crore announced last week.