July 4, 2006
SpiceJet announces Guwahati-Delhi flight
Low-cost airline Spicejet today announced the launch of its services from Guwahati.
SpiceJet marketing and planning vice president Sanjay Kumar said the initial Guwahati-Delhi flight would start from July 10 with non-stop services thrice a week.
SpiceJet, he said, was offering a special launch fare of Rs 2,899 till the end of October subject to seat availability. “We are proud to commence operations to Guwahati, the gateway to the North East, with the lowest fare and best on time performance,” he said.
From October, SpiceJet would link Guwahati with Kolkata and other major destinations, Kumar said.
SpiceJet at present operates in 11 destinations in the country, with Guwahati being the 12th.
By the end of 2008, the airline expects to add 23 new aircraft to its fleet, which will operate more than 250 flights in 24 destinations offering more than 35000 seats per day.