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SpiceJet's Winter Surge: 100 New Daily Flights Amid IndiGo Crisis

SpiceJet is making a big move to capitalize on the current aviation situation. The airline plans to add up to 100 extra flights every day during the busy winter travel season. This expansion comes as they've just brought 17 more planes into service to increase their flexibility. Meanwhile, the government notes that airport operations are stabilizing following recent widespread disruptions at IndiGo.

Key Points: SpiceJet Adds 100 Daily Flights in Winter as IndiGo Disrupts

  • SpiceJet plans up to 100 additional daily flights this winter subject to regulatory approvals
  • The airline has inducted 17 aircraft via damp-leases to boost fleet availability
  • The move aims to ensure capacity amid ongoing operational disruptions at rival IndiGo
  • Civil Aviation Secretary notes airport operations are returning to normal after recent crisis
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SpiceJet to add 100 additional daily flights in winter schedule amid IndiGo disruption

SpiceJet plans 100 extra daily flights this winter to meet travel demand and fill capacity gaps, adding 17 aircraft as IndiGo faces operational disruptions.

"We are witnessing strong and growing demand across key routes this winter, and look forward to ramping up operations to ensure adequate capacity in India's aviation market. - SpiceJet"

New Delhi, December 10

India's domestic carrier SpiceJet plans to add up to 100 additional daily flights during the current winter schedule, aiming to ramp up operations and ensure adequate capacity in the aviation market amid the ongoing IndiGo disruption.

In its statement, SpiceJet said that, due to rising demand for air travel across key routes this winter, it is launching 100 additional daily flights as part of its plan, which will be subject to regulatory approvals.

"We are witnessing strong and growing demand across key routes this winter, and look forward to ramping up operations to ensure adequate capacity in India's aviation market. As part of this effort, we plan to introduce up to 100 additional daily flights during the current winter schedule, subject to regulatory approvals," said SpiceJet.

The airline also said it has inducted 17 aircraft into active operations through a mix of damp-leased planes, which will provide operational flexibility to add capacity on high-demand routes and strengthen overall network resilience.

"In the past two months, we have inducted 17 aircraft into active operations through a mix of damp-leased aircraft and the return of our own aircraft to service. This enhanced fleet availability gives us the operational flexibility to deploy incremental capacity on high-demand routes and improve overall network resilience. Our focus in the current schedule period is to add several more aircraft, maximise aircraft utilisation and strengthen connectivity through better planning," added SpiceJet.

Earlier, Civil Aviation Secretary Samir Kumar Sinha announced that operations are returning to normal following airport disruptions caused by the recent IndiGo crisis.

In an interview with ANI, Sinha said that the government coordinated at various tiers, including airports, to address issues faced by passengers.

Earlier, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) granted IndiGo's Accountable Manager and Chief Executive Officer a one-time 24-hour extension to respond to the Show Cause Notice issued on December 6 over large-scale operational disruptions and observed non-compliances. The airline had requested more time, citing "operational constraints" linked to the size of its nationwide network and multiple unavoidable factors contributing to the delays.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone who travels frequently between Delhi and Mumbai for work, I welcome this news. The recent cancellations with IndiGo were a nightmare. Hopefully, SpiceJet's additional flights will bring some stability and maybe even lower fares.
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Ananya R
Good to see the government and DGCA are involved. But 100 flights is a huge jump. Are they getting the pilots and cabin crew trained properly? Safety should never be rushed, yaar. I hope the regulatory approvals are strict.
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Vikram M
Finally some positive news for air travelers! The IndiGo situation was getting out of hand. SpiceJet seizing the opportunity makes business sense. Let's hope they improve their baggage handling too while they're at it. 😅
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Michael C
Interesting strategy with the damp-leased aircraft. It gives them flexibility without a huge capital commitment. The Indian aviation market is so dynamic. This could be a turning point for SpiceJet if they execute it well.
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Priya S
My family is planning a trip to Goa in January. This news about extra flights is a relief! Last-minute bookings were becoming impossible and so expensive. Fingers crossed for better connectivity to tier-2 cities as well.

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