Spicejet News
India’s SpiceJet broadens sales capacity with Hahn Air
India’s SpiceJet has expanded its partnership with Hahn Air to further increase its market reach. The Indian low-cost carrier recently signed an interline agreement with Hahn Air.
SpiceJet adds new India options from Ras Al Khaimah
Passengers are able to fly to Mumbai, Cochin, Amritsar, Lucknow and Jaipur from Ras Al Khaimah, as well as enjoy more frequencies from its existing Delhi-Ras Al Khaimah-Delhi route.
SpiceJet lands in Ras al Khaimah for first time
Touching down just before 01:00 on Friday morning, SpiceJet’s flight SG160 from Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi was given the traditional water cannon salute.
Emirates signs SpiceJet codeshare deal to grow India market
From early 2020, customers travelling to India can take advantage of many more flight options on routes common to both airlines – Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Cochin and Delhi.
Gulf Air signs SpiceJet cooperation agreement
Gulf Air and SpiceJet have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore greater cooperation between the two airlines. The deal will include an interline and codeshare agreement, as well as coordination of cargo services, engineering and pilot training.
SpiceJet unveils plans for Ras al Khaimah base
Indian-carrier SpiceJet has revealed it will build its first international hub in Ras al Khaimah, the most northerly of the United Arab Emirates. Viewed as an emerging travel destination in the Middle East, the location will serve as a new home for affordable carrier.
Emirates signs SpiceJet codeshare partnership
Emirates and SpiceJet have signed a memorandum of understanding to enter into a reciprocal codeshare agreement. The deal is set to open new routes and destinations for passengers travelling between India and popular destinations across Africa, America, Europe and the Middle East.
SpiceJet signs first distribution partnership with Amadeus
SpiceJet is India’s second biggest budget carrier operating, on average, 516 daily flights to 59 airports, which includes eight international destinations.
SpiceJet welcomes first Boeing 737 Max 8 to fleet
The airline plans to use the 737 MAX to expand and standardise its fleet, while leveraging the super-efficient jet to reduce fuel costs per plane by $1.5 million a year.
Paris Air Show 2017: SpiceJet signs on for 40 737 Max aircraft from Boeing
Boeing and SpiceJet have signed a memorandum of understanding for 40 737 MAX airplanes. The agreement, valued at $4.7 billion at current list prices, is split evenly between 20 new orders for the 737 MAX 10 and conversions of 20 of the low-cost carrier’s 737 MAX 8 airplanes from its existing order to 737 MAX 10s.
SpiceJet places huge 205 plane order with Boeing
Boeing and SpiceJet have announced a commitment for up to 205 airplanes during an event in New Delhi. Booked at the end of 2016, the announcement includes 100 new 737 MAX 8s, SpiceJet’s current order for 42 MAXs, 13 additional 737 MAXs which were previously attributed to an unidentified customer on Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries website, as well as purchase rights for 50 additional airplanes.
Qatar Airways denies SpiceJet acquisition rumours
Qatar Airways has moved to quash speculation it is preparing to purchase a stake in SpiceJet. In a statement the carrier denied it was in talks to pursue a commercial stake in SpiceJet, saying there was “no interest” from the airline to engage in a partnership with the Gurgaon-based airline.