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Gurgaon, July 17, 2017: SpiceJet, the country’s favourite low-cost
carrier, today announced its third daily direct flight on the UDAN routes of
Hyderabad-Pondicherry-Hyderabad effective 16th August 2017. In sync with the PM’s
vision of transforming the lives of middle-class India, the announcement further
reiterates SpiceJet’s commitment towards the national agenda of ‘Regional
Connectivity’. SpiceJet is the only regional player under this scheme not to take any
subsidy from the Government.
With this new flight, Pondicherry will be connected with Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru,
Chennai, Tirupati, Ahemdabad, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Vijaywada and Varanasi with
convenient onward connections.
SpiceJet has been awarded six proposals and 11 routes under the first phase of the
Government of India's UDAN Regional Connectivity Scheme. Out of the six finalised
proposals four will cater to unserved markets of Adampur, Kandla, Pondicherry and
Jaisalmer whereas two will be for underserved markets of Porbandar and Kanpur. Flight
operations have already commenced on Mumbai-Porbandar-Mumbai and Mumbai-Kandla-Mumbai
routes from 10th July.
On the occasion, Ms Shilpa Bhatia – Sr. Vice President, Commercial, SpiceJet
said, “SpiceJet is glad to announce its third UDAN route and is proud to be a part of
the nationalistic agenda of regional connectivity. The new flight will get Pondicherry
closer to major destinations on SpiceJets’ network.”
With a fleet of 20 Bombardier Q400 planes, which can seat 78 passengers, SpiceJet is the
largest and most organized regional player in the country.
SpiceJet’s Q-400 aircraft – SG 1004, operating on the Hyderabad-Pondicherry route, will
depart from Hyderabad at 10.00 am and arrive at Pondicherry at 11.20 am, whereas SG
1005 will depart from Pondicherry at 11.40 am and arrive at Hyderabad at 1.10 pm.
The booking for the new flight is now open.
Flight Schedules:
| Flight No. |
Origin |
Destination |
Departure |
Arrival |
Starting Fare (all in) |
Frequency |
| SG 1004 |
Hyderabad |
Pondicherry |
10:00 |
11:20 |
Rs. 3040 |
Daily |
| SG 1005 |
Pondicherry |
Hyderabad |
11:40 |
13:10 |
Rs. 2800 |
Daily |
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