The government and aviation regulator DGCA are closely keeping watch of SpiceJet's financial and operational performance during the ongoing challenges facing the airline, Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu said on Tuesday, putting emphasis on passenger safety remaining the foremost priority.

While speaking on the government's supervision of the carrier, the minister said the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has been tasked with reviewing both the airline's operations and finances to make sure that there are no exceptions made on aviation safety.