New Aircraft Boost SpiceJet’s Winter Expansion

SpiceJet has taken delivery of three new aircraft to its operational fleet, including an Airbus A340 wide‑body and two Boeing 737s, marking the launch of its ambitious winter expansion plan to meet the surging demand for air travel during the holiday season.

The aircraft will enter service between October 10 and 11, initiating a substantial fleet ramp‑up. A total of 20 aircraft are scheduled to join the operational fleet between October and November, operated under a damp lease model. Additionally, the airline will unground four aircraft by mid‑December, further increasing capacity.

The introduction of these aircraft forms the cornerstone of SpiceJet’s strategy to significantly scale up its operations this winter. The airline is on track to more than double its operational fleet and triple its available seat kilometres (ASKM), while opening new routes, boosting flight frequencies, and adding exciting destinations across its network.

Ajay Singh, Chairman and Managing Director, SpiceJet, said, “This is just the beginning of a large‑scale expansion that will redefine SpiceJet’s operations this winter. With every new induction, we are strengthening our operational capabilities, opening new routes, and ensuring greater convenience and connectivity for our passengers across India and beyond. These new inductions will more than double our operational fleet and triple our ASKM by December 2025. Our fleet expansion reflects the robust travel demand we are witnessing and our readiness to meet it with confidence.”