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SpiceJet connects Jabalpur with Kolkata

Only airline to operate daily direct flights on the sector Hon'ble Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya Scindia virtually flags-off SpiceJet's inaugural flight

  • SpiceJet adds more flights on Delhi-Khajuraho UDAN sector
  • Also launches 22 new domestic flights across various sectors

GURUGRAM, July 22, 2022: SpiceJet, India’s favourite airline and pioneer of the regional connectivity scheme – UDAN, today launched its exclusive, daily non-stop flight connecting Jabalpur with Kolkata. The airline has also added more flights on Delhi-Khajuraho UDAN sector and is launching another 22 new domestic flights across different sectors.

Hon’ble Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Sh. Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurated SpiceJet’s Jabalpur-Kolkata inaugural flight virtually in the presence of Hon’ble Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways and Civil Aviation, General (Dr) VK Singh (Retd), Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Jabalpur, Sh. Rakesh Singh, Hon’ble  Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Shri. Rajiv Bansal and CMD, SpiceJet, Ajay Singh.

SpiceJet already operates flights to Jabalpur, Gwalior and Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh. The airline connects Jabalpur to Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Pune whereas Gwalior is connected with Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Jammu and Mumbai. The airline also connects Khajuraho, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with Delhi through its four weekly direct flights. The addition of Jabalpur-Kolkata flight on our network will play a major role in enhancing travel and economic activity in the region.

Shilpa Bhatia, Chief Commercial Officer, SpiceJet, said, “We are delighted to connect Jabalpur with Kolkata with daily flights. Jabalpur is an important industrial city and tourist destination. SpiceJet will be the only airline connecting Jabalpur with Kolkata with daily flights and we are proud to provide the much-needed fillip to boost travel and tourism of this historic city and State.”

Located centrally in Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur is a city of growing commercial importance and scenic charms, known particularly for the magnificent Marble Rocks. The city is spread across the Vindhya ranges and is considered a beautiful paradise for archaeologists and geologists. It’s iconic culture and history is visible in various forts, monuments and temples present across different parts of the city which is a major tourist attraction.

The airline’s Q400 aircraft are deployed on these routes. Bookings are now open on www.spicejet.com, SpiceJet's mobile app and through online travel portals and travel agents.

Flight Schedule:

From

Flt No.

Origin

Destination

Departure

Arrival

Frequency

22-Jul-22

SG 3003

Jabalpur

Kolkata

7:15 pm

9:15 pm

Daily
(Exclusive)

23-Jul-22

SG 3002

Kolkata

Jabalpur

6:10 am

8:30 am

Daily
(Exclusive)

25-Jul-22

SG 2931

Delhi

Khajuraho

3:30 pm

4:50 pm

1,3,5,7
(Exclusive)

25-Jul-22

SG 2932

Khajuraho

Delhi

5:10 pm

6:25 pm

1,3,5,7
(Exclusive)

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.

The airline also operates a dedicated air cargo service under the brand name SpiceXpress offering safe, on-time, efficient and seamless cargo connectivity across India and on international routes.


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