Many of us have been through several downturns elsewhere and it is no fun at all. An airline that has to shut down or layoff affects the lives of many individuals. Some of these individuals do not have the luxury of being able to go elsewhere and have to thus face severe hardships. Just ask the guys at the legacy carriers in the U.S. who for many years never thought their jobs and livelihood would be in danger.
As far as payroll Spicejet is still as always EARLY on the pay
I got paid sometime in the past 48 hrs.