Extended ‘light hand-holding’ to SpiceJet, admits Govt

The Government had extended “light hand-holding” to SpiceJet when it went through turbulent times, according to Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju. The no-frills carrier, which was on the verge 

of closure in December last <g data-gr-id="22">year,</g> has seen a change in ownership with original promoter Ajay Singh back at the helm.

“From experience, you know that Indian skies do become turbulent. Kingfisher crashed and recently we had one airline that was in <g data-gr-id="28">turbulent</g> weather. It was SpiceJet. Of course, the government gave light hand-holding... like a toddler, <g data-gr-id="26">grand children</g> in your house,” Raju said on Thursday.

“Most people of my age are very fond of <g data-gr-id="25">grand children</g> especially when they start walking... then they walk away and grow strong... So we wish that Indian airlines serve the nation and make our skies more vibrant,” he said here.

Amid turbulent times last December, flights of SpiceJet were even grounded for a brief period. Now, things are improving for the carrier.