GURUGRAM: SpiceJet has incorporated three new aircraft into its operational fleet, which includes an Airbus A340 wide-body and two Boeing 737s, as part of its ambitious winter expansion plan aimed at accommodating the increasing demand for air travel during the holiday season. These new aircraft will commence operations between October 10 and 11, serving as the foundation for a significant fleet expansion. Over the course of October and November, a total of 20 aircraft are expected to be added to the airline’s operational fleet, all to be operated under a damp lease model. Furthermore, the airline plans to reactivate four planes by mid-December, enhancing its capacity further.
The introduction of these aircraft is pivotal to SpiceJet’s strategy for a substantial increase in operations this winter. The airline is poised to more than double its operational fleet size and triple its available seat kilometers (ASKM), while also launching new routes, boosting flight frequencies, and incorporating appealing destinations across its network. Ajay Singh, Chairman and Managing Director of SpiceJet, stated, “This is just the beginning of a large-scale expansion that will redefine SpiceJet’s operations this winter. With every new induction, we are strengthening our operational capabilities, opening new routes, and ensuring greater convenience and connectivity for our passengers across India and beyond. These new inductions will more than double our operational fleet and triple our ASKM by December 2025.
Our fleet expansion reflects the robust travel demand we are witnessing and our readiness to meet it with confidence.” About SpiceJet: SpiceJet is India’s preferred airline, making flying more affordable for a greater number of Indians. SpiceJet is an IATA-IOSA certified airline operating a fleet of Boeing 737s and Q-400s, and is among the country’s largest regional carriers, providing multiple daily flights under UDAN or the Regional Connectivity Scheme. Most of the airline’s fleet features SpiceMax, which offers the most spacious economy-class seating in India.
