SpiceJet to operate special Hajj flights from Indore and Gaya
The airline plans to deploy two Airbus 320 to ferry pilgrims from Gaya and Indore respectively. The flights will be operated from the two Indian cities to Jeddah and Madina between 4th August and 3rd September 2016. The return journey for the pilgrims back to Gaya is scheduled from 17th September and to Indore from 30th September. The whole activity is expected to be executed by 16th October 2016.
G P Gupta, Chief Administrative Officer and Accountable Manager, SpiceJet said “It is a great privilege for us to be a part this grand holy ritual and eagerly look forward to serve our nation on this occasion. Hajj is a lifetime experience and SpiceJet will make every effort to ensure a hassle-free and delightful travel experience to all its customers. We extend our appreciation to the Ministry of Civil Aviation & Hajj committee for choosing us and wish all our pilgrim customers a wonderful stay at Mecca this year.”
SpiceJet has made flying more affordable for more Indians than ever before. SpiceJet operates 293 daily flights to 41 destinations, including 35 domestic and 6 international ones. SpiceJet connects its network with a fleet of 25 Boeing 737NG and 14 Bombardier Q-400s. The majority of SpiceJet’s fleet offers SpiceMAX, the most spacious economy class seating in India and perhaps the world, as an additional fee option.
