Coronavirus effect: SpiceJet sends most of staff on unpaid leave

India’s second-largest carrier SpiceJet said most of its staff will be on unpaid leave during the nationwide lockdown. “SpiceJet has been forced to announce ‘leave without pay’ for employees during March 25-31, 2020 — the period of the lockdown when all passenger flights were suspended. However, employees who have been actively working during this period like our cargo, ground staff, crew who have flown during this time will not be affected,” the company said. Additionally, the company announced a 10-30% pay cut for its top- and mid-rung staff for the month of March. Chairman Ajay Singh’s salary will be cut by 30%. Lowest pay-grade employees will remain unaffected, the company said on Tuesday.