Responding to queries, a SpiceJet spokesperson said the airline is engaged with Bangladeshi authorities on the matter.

SpiceJet characterised the issue as a routine procedural matter, noting that talks are ongoing concerning operational and navigation-related fees.

SpiceJet is perennially referred to as financially beleaguered. The airline, which nearly went down in December 2014 and saw a change of ownership and multiple challenges since then, is now adding ...