SpiceJet’s ground staff to go on strike over layoffs

Mumbai: Covid’s second wave has hit SpiceJet NSE -2.60 % so badly that the airline said it has been forced to partially outsource its ground handling operations at Mumbai airport to a private company.

Sources said the airline has planned to lay off 300 out of the 590-strong staff. These largely comprise loaders and drivers who have been employed for 3 to 15 years on fixed-term contract with SpiceJet to carry out ground handling work like loading/unloading baggage, and transporting passengers between terminal & aircraft.