As Jet wobbles, SpiceJet to launch a slew of new international flights

GURUGRAM: After announcing six new domestic flights last week, budget carrier SpiceJet today announced the launch of a slew of new international flights from Mumbai to Colombo, Dhaka, Riyadh, Hong Kong, Jeddah, and Kathmandu.

“SpiceJet will be the only Indian budget carrier operating on a majority of routes that we have announced today thus providing leisure and business travellers with more options to choose from,” Ajay Singh, chairman and managing director, SpiceJet, said in a statement.

SpiceJet, which had earlier said it will take on lease 16 new aircraft that could be deployed in 10 days, will deploy Boeing 737 NG aircraft in the new routes.