SpiceJet Targets 250 Daily Winter Flights With 19 Wet-Lease Additions
The phased rollout hinges on bringing the leased aircraft into service over the coming weeks.
Overview
- The expanded winter timetable began on October 26 and will be introduced in phases, with the airline aiming to reach peak operations within weeks.
- New international service includes nonstop daily flights to Phuket from both Delhi and Mumbai.
- Domestic additions boost metro and regional connectivity, with Mumbai–Bengaluru moving to twice daily on November 1 and 15, a new Chennai–Bengaluru flight from November 8, and new links across Jaipur, Udaipur and Jaisalmer through mid‑November.
- SpiceJet has filed plans for 1,568 weekly flights enabled by 19 wet‑leased aircraft it expects to induct by November, according to AirInsight.
- Across India, the DGCA cleared 26,495 weekly domestic flights for winter, up about 3.4% from summer, reflecting slower industry growth constrained by aircraft and engine supply issues.