SpiceJet expands network frequencies

Low-cost airline SpiceJet on Tuesday announced network expansion and flight frequencies on 10 routes, including extra services on the Delhi-Kabul sector. In a statement, the second largest budget carrier said it will add 10 new daily frequencies on its domestic network on some popular routes like Chennai-Kochi (fourth direct flight), Bangalore-Vijayawada (second direct flight) and Hyderabad-Vijayawada (second direct flight) among others. On its international network, SpiceJet is increasing frequencies on the Delhi-Kabul route by expanding operations from three weekly flights to five days, effective February 8.

The airline has also increased seating capacity on select domestic routes by undertaking aircraft upgrades from Bombardier Q400 (78 seats) to Boeing 737, which can fly 186 passengers.
 

These upgrades will be effective 6 days a week on the Delhi-Varanasi and Delhi-Dehradun sectors.

SpiceJet operates 293 daily flights to 40 destinations, including 6 international routes. The private airline has a fleet of 25 Boeing 737NGs and two Airbus A320s along with 14 Bombardier Q-400s.