SpiceJet designated to fly to US; Experts say flying to US will be difficult

NEW DELHI: SpiceJet NSE -1.31 % has been designated as an Indian scheduled airline to operate services to the United States, a milestone that the airline claims is expected to help the company better chart its international expansion plans.

However, industry experts say that getting designated as a carrier is the easiest part and launching flights to the US would be difficult.

Sources add that other Indian airlines may have also got designated airline status.