SpiceJet
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SpiceJet is an Indian low-cost carrier based at Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi. SpiceJet is one of India's largest airlines serving domestic destinations across India. The airline commenced international operations in October 2010 and currently operates flights to 62 destinations – 53 domestic and 9 internationals.
- Nearly 53,000 passengers carried daily
- Total fleet of 91 aircraft comprising 36 Boeing 737-800, 32 Bombardier Q400 and others
- Consolidated income of Rs. 13,206.30 crore (US$ 1.81 billion) in FY20
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| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2023 |
In March 2023, SpiceJet won Stevie award for excellence in customer service. SpiceJet’s net profit jumped fivefold to US$ 13.04 million (Rs. 107 crore) in Q3 FY23. In February 2023, SpiceJet launched 12 new flights to Goa Manohar International Airport. |
| 2021 |
In May 2021, SpiceJet started a COVID-19 inoculation drive for its employees In May 2021, SpiceXpress, the air cargo arm of SpiceJet, airlifted 9,600 oxygen concentrators from Beijing, Wuhan, Nanjing and Hong Kong to meet the shortage in Kolkata and Delhi In March 2021, SpiceJet announced plan to add 66 flights, including additional services on certain routes, to its domestic network by March 2021 |
| 2020 |
In December 2020, SpiceJet entered into a partnership with Om Logistics for Covid-19 vaccine transportation In August 2020, SpiceJet launched SpiceOxy – a compact, portable and non-invasive ventilation device in its fight against COVID-19 SpiceJet signed tripartite MoU (memorandum of understanding) with GHIAL and Ras-Al-Khaimah International Airport for a dedicated freight corridor |
| 2019 |
Direct flights to Delhi from Mangalore International Airport (MIA) launched Touched its highest-ever quarterly profit of Rs. 261.7 crore (US$ 3.74 million) |
| 2018 |
SpiceJet is expected to join the global airlines' grouping the International Air Transport Association (IATA) as a member Adjudged as the 'Best Domestic Airline' at Wings India 2018 |
| 2017 |
Records over 90% load factor for 31 consecutive months |
| 2016 |
SpiceJet decides to take on a global market strategy to expand beyond traditional markets |
| 2015 |
SpiceJet initiates major network expansion with six new aircraft |
| 2012 |
Chosen as India's International Low Cost Carrier of the Year 2012 by Travel Agents Association of India< |
| 2010 |
Announced that it will order 30 Boeing 737-800 aircraft increasing its fleet size to 58 planes |
| 2008 |
Tied up with BillDesk to provide customers an option to purchase tickets online |
| 2007 |
Introduced two new additional daily flights on the Bangalore-Mumbai-Hyderabad routes |
| 2006 |
Inducted five new aircraft taking their total fleet to 11 aircraft |
| 2005 |
Integrated with various travel related websites to boost internet sales Change the name of the company to SpiceJet Ltd |
| 2005 |
Started commercial operations of domestic flight services with three leased Boeing aircraft |
| 2000 |
Name of the company changed to Royal Airways Ltd |
| 1994 |
Entered into a mangement agreement with Lufthansa to manage their entire airline operations |
| 1994 |
Name of the company changed to ModiLuft Ltd |
| 1993 |
The company ventures into domestic aviation through a partnership with Deutsche Lufthansa AG |
| 1984 |
Incorporation of Genius Leasing Finance and Investment Company Ltd |
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