SpiceJet plans to add up to 100 daily flights during its current winter schedule, targeting 250 total from October 2025. Fleet expansion to 35+ aircraft boosts connectivity on domestic metros, Rajasthan tourism, pilgrimages, and new Phuket internationals amid peak demand.
Capacity Surge
SpiceJet's aggressive winter expansion doubles summer flights (125 to 250 daily), surpassing last winter's 150. Phased rollout from October 26 leverages 19 new leased planes, hitting peak post-festive/holiday surge with 176 daily ops already by November.
Key Highlights
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Fleet Boost: 35 operational aircraft (15 added recently: 14 damp leases +1 reactivated 737 MAX), tripling ASKM by November.
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Domestic Focus: Twice-daily Mumbai-Bengaluru; new Chennai-Bengaluru; enhanced Rajasthan (Jaipur/Udaipur/Jaisalmer), Ayodhya, Varanasi, Patna links.
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International Leap: Daily non-stop Delhi/Mumbai-Phuket for leisure travel.
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Strategic Edge: Responds to IndiGo disruptions; CBO Debojo Maharshi cites "renewed momentum" for choice, capacity, value.
Travel Impact
More seats stabilize fares, aids UDAN regional ops amid aviation recovery.
Sources: SpiceJet Corporate, Economic Times, Fortune India