Tag Archives: SpiceJet

Domestic passenger numbers highlight need for major cuts in air fares

2008 was a torrid year for domestic airlines in India, as recently released figures by the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) show. Domestic passenger traffic for the year 2008 fell 5% from 42.58 million to 40.77 million (Fig. 1), driven by the increase in fuel costs, and the massive hikes in air fares, which are yet to fully retreat, and …

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IndiGo, Jet, JetLite, SpiceJet offer “low fares”

IndiGo, Jet Airways, JetLite, and SpiceJet have announced Advance Purchase Excursion (APEX) fares for all purchases made at least 21 days before the flight departure. Jet Airways offers a fare of INR 250 while JetLite offers a fare of INR 9. The booking and sale validity of this offer is from January 1 to January 31, 2009. SpiceJet is offering …

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SpiceJet re-starts Kochi services

SpiceJet has announced the re-launch of its services to Kochi, from New Delhi and Mumbai, from December 15. The starting fare will be Rs.1,350 (Kochi-Delhi/Delhi-Kochi) and Rs.750 (Kochi-Mumbai/Mumbai-Kochi). The seats are available for immediate booking. The SpiceJet call center numbers are 1800 180 3333/987 180 3333. Flight SG 101 will start from New Delhi at 6 a.m. and reach Kochi …

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Major goof, SpiceJet lands on closed runway

This incident reported by the Times of India Kolkata takes the cake for serious goof-ups. Monday December 1, 2008 Time: 14:44 local (0914 Zulu). SpiceJet Bagdogra-Kolkata flight SG 324 is approaching Kolkata airport for landing. The pilot radios the air traffic controller on duty for clearance. The controller asks the pilot to align the aircraft to land on the secondary …

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Flight operations at Mumbai largely unaffected, airlines announce fee waivers

Ratan Tata’s words say it all We cannot replace the lives that have been lost and we will never forget the terrifying events of last night, but we must stand together, shoulder to shoulder as citizens of India, and rebuild what has been destroyed. We must show that we cannot be disabled or destroyed, but that such heinous act will …

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Low cost airlines win back market share

After steadily loosing market-share, low cost carriers (LCCs) like IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Kingfisher Red (former Air Deccan), have clawed back from 41% during the July-September 2008 quarter, to 46.4% in October. Indian domestic passenger numbers and passenger numbers growthJanuary 2007 to October 2008 Source: Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation and Ministry of Civil Aviation While passenger number rose in October, …

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SpiceJet announces special scheme for Children’s Day

Book with SpiceJet on the 13th and 14th November and fly your kids under 12 for free. SpiceJet, announced a special promotion to commemorate Children’s Day, November 14th. Children fly free on all bookings done on November 13 and 14, 2008, only the statutory PSF of Rs. 225 will be charged. All children booked should be under 12 years on …

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2008: The year reality struck home for airlines in India

The turmoil in the Indian airline industry during the month of October has produced results that can be, only mildly described as, significant. In just four weeks, castles built over the last four or more years, have come crashing down. By the end of 2008, the Indian airline industry which accounts for less than 2% of the global airline market, …

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Spicejet posts net loss of Rs 198 crore for Q2

Press Trust of India reports, low cost carrier SpiceJet today reported a net loss of Rs 198 crore (INR 1.98 billion) for the second quarter ended September 30. The airline had posted a net loss of Rs 37.7 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year. Total income of the carrier stood at Rs 363.3 crore in the …

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SpiceJet offers new Bangalore Jaipur direct flight

SpiceJet is sure going to win the hearts of the Rajasthani community, and major businesses like Bosch India, with its new Bangalore – Jaipur direct flight. Starting October 26, 2008, SpiceJet schedule will offer a B737 morning departure, same day evening return. SG284 depart Bangalore 08:45 arrival Jaipur 11:30.SG283 depart Jaipur 17:15 arrival Bangalore 20:00.

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Sanjay Aggarwal is new CEO of SpiceJet

SpiceJet today announced the appointment of Sanjay Aggarwal, as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with immediate effect. Aggarwal takes over the position from Siddhanth Sharma. Prior to his current responsibilities in SpiceJet Aggarwal held the position of Chief Operating Officer and Chief Strategy Officer for Flight Options. Previously Aggarwal had worked as senior director of Marriott International and had also been …

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SpiceJet launches ‘special spicy’ reduced air fares

SpiceJet announced a drop in its fares on advance purchases of tickets. Apart from a reduction in basic fare for flights booked 10 to 15 days in advance, SpiceJet will also remove the congestion surcharge of Rs 150. The airline is trying to help passengers who plan their holidays and business trips in advance. Announcing the cut, Samyukth Sridharan, Chief …

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WL Ross extends SpiceJet a $100 million lifeline

WL Ross announces execution of definitive documents for funding transaction13-Aug-2008 SpiceJet Limited and WL Ross & Co. LLC (WL Ross) announced the execution of definitive documents for a funding transaction with WL Ross and others. The completion of the transaction will make available up to INR421 crores (USD 100 million) to SpiceJet. This is higher than the INR345 crore (USD …

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