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GURUGRAM, May 9, 2024: SpiceJet commenced its Haj operations today with the inaugural flights departing from Srinagar to Medina, marking the beginning of this year’s holy pilgrimage. These special flights were operated using two wide-body A340 aircraft, each with a seating capacity of 324 passengers.
In addition to Srinagar, SpiceJet will also operate special Haj flights from Guwahati, Gaya, Bhopal, Indore, Aurangabad, and Vijayawada. The A340 aircraft will be deployed from Srinagar and Guwahati.
Last year, SpiceJet generated a revenue of INR 337 Crore from Haj operations. Alongside the A340 aircraft, SpiceJet will also use its Boeing 737 MAX aircraft for the special Haj flights.
Debashis Saha, Vice President and Delegated Accountable Manager, SpiceJet said, “As the sacred pilgrimage of Haj begins, SpiceJet is honoured to facilitate this spiritual journey for pilgrims from seven Indian cities. We are all geared up to ensure a hassle-free and delightful pilgrimage. We extend our heartfelt wishes for a blessed Haj to all pilgrims.”
Hon’ble Joint Secretary, Ministry of Minority Affairs, Shri CPS Bakshi, and Airport Director, Srinagar International Airport, Shri Javed Anjum along with other dignitaries flagged off SpiceJet’s inaugural Haj flight from Srinagar.
SpiceJet will operate special flights from Srinagar, Gaya, Guwahati, Bhopal, Indore, Aurangabad, and Vijayawada to Medina between 9th May and 31st May 2024. Return flights from Jeddah are scheduled between 22nd June and 15th July 2024. SpiceJet will operate 102 special flights, catering to over 13,800 pilgrims during this special operation.
About SpiceJet:
SpiceJet is India’s favourite airline that has made flying affordable for more Indians than ever before. SpiceJet is an IATA-IOSA certified airline that operates a fleet of Boeing 737s, Q-400s & freighters and is the country’s largest regional player operating multiple daily flights under UDAN or the Regional Connectivity Scheme. The majority of the airline’s fleet offers SpiceMax, the most spacious economy class seating in India.
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