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SpiceJet to charge no fees for changes done at least 5 days prior to flight

SpiceJet on Saturday said passengers will not be charged any fees for changing date or time in their tickets at least five days prior to the departure date.

SpiceJet plane's windshield cracks, diverted to Zahedan airport in Iran

A SpiceJet plane was diverted to Zahedan airport in Iran on Friday after its windshield cracked when it was flying from Riyadh in Saudi Arabia to Lucknow.

Air India sale: A previously rejected plan resurfaces as a fall-back option

The fall-back option under discussion is to allow Air India Express to raise money through the market by listing on the bourses

Saving SpiceJet: Promoter Ajay Singh faces his toughest challenge

With a series of default notices and sceptical banks, the promoter has a formidable challenge

The million-dollar question: Is Air India saleable in its present avatar?

The ifs and buts around its sale are growing day by day

SpiceJet introduces 'zero change fee' offer for domestic flights

SpiceJet has introduced a 'zero change fee' offer under which passengers can modify dates or names on the ticket

SpiceJet ties up with Avenue for sales and lease-back of up to 50 aircraft

Budget carrier SpiceJet on Wednesday said it has signed an initial pact with New York-based global investment firm Avenue Capital Group for financing, acquisition and sales & lease-back of up to 50 new aircraft to be ordered by the airline. The memorandum of understanding, signed between the two partners, sets out the next steps and conditions upon which Avenue will assist with placing of SpiceJet's new aircraft portfolio including sale and lease-back of and also assumption of ownership of potentially up to 50 of these aircraft, the company said in a statement. Founded in 1995 by Marc Lasry,the multinational firm is a pioneer in distressed debt besides having expertise in aircraft leasing. The company has identified the new planes to be ordered by the airline as a unique opportunity for investment, SpiceJet said. "We are delighted to enter into this strategic alliance with Avenue Capital Group and we look forward to closely working with them. This alliance will ensure a seamless ..

Passenger on SpiceJet flight tries to open emergency door mid-air

A passenger travelling on SpiceJet's Delhi-Varanasi flight tried to open the emergency door of the aircraft when it was mid-air, but was restrained by the flight crew and co-passengers, the airline said on Sunday. The passenger was later handed over to the police, it said. "On March 27, a passenger travelling on SpiceJet flight SG-2003 (Delhi-Varanasi) tried to open the emergency door of the aircraft in an abusive and aggressive state while the aircraft was airborne, the airline's spokesperson said in a statement. The passenger was brought under control by the flight crew with the help of co-passengers, he said. The crew immediately informed the captain who requested the ATC (air traffic controller) for a priority landing. "The aircraft landed safely in Varanasi where the said passenger was handed over to the local police by CISF and SpiceJet's security staff," the spokesperson added.

Burger King, PVR: Avoid these stocks as India sees second wave of Covid-19

Amid second wave of Covid-19 in India, analysts believe investors will be better off if they avoid QSR, multiplex, or travel-related stocks till the situation improves

SpiceJet to add 66 new flights to domestic network from March 28

No-frills carrier SpiceJet on Saturday said it will add 66 new flights, including additional services on certain routes, in its domestic network from March 28. These new flights, which will be operated with Boeing 737s and regional jet Bombardier Q400s, are aimed at augmenting connectivity between metro and non-metro cities as part of its enhanced network. "We are delighted to further expand our domestic operations and add 66 new flights to our network for the start of this summer schedule. As the country's largest regional operator, the new flights further reiterate our commitment towards enhancing regional connectivity, besides offering unique connections to many leisure destinations, said Shilpa Bhatia, Chief Commercial Officer, SpiceJet. In a bid to support the increasing travel demand from smaller cities which were initially connected by SpiceJet under UDAN scheme, the airline has introduced new flights connecting Darbhanga, Durgapur, Jharsuguda, Gwalior and Nashik with some ke

SpiceJet is offering Rs 299 Covid tests to get people flying again

SpiceHealth, the unit selling the tests, has also set up mobile-testing facilities for the general public in Mumbai and New Delhi

IndiGo, SpiceJet had on-time performance of 93.7%, 76.9% in Jan: Puri

GoAir's on-time performance was 72.8 per cent

Canadian plane maker De Havilland wins $43 mn claim against SpiceJet

SpiceJet says it will appeal against the order

SpiceJet, WheelTug tie up for electric taxi system production slots

Budget carrier SpiceJet on Wednesday said it has tied-up with WheelTug Plc for reserving 400 production slots for the electric taxi system

Rumblings and grumblings in the sky

International traffic is showing no sign of picking up and for Indian carriers, West Asia - a lucrative market - is still out of bounds

GoAir's chances of thriving may depend on the promoters taking a back seat

GoAir's failure to retain senior management has been ascribed to the classic weakness of Indian promoters

Oil prices, muted traffic: Why airlines may not benefit from airfare hike

On Thursday, the Ministry of Civil Aviation hiked the airfare price band on flights with 90 to 120 minutes of duration to Rs 3,900, up from Rs 3,500 earlier

Govt revises price band of air fares; time to buy IndiGo, SpiceJet?

The price hike has attracted the attention of market participants, now the stock needs to cross significant resistance to move ahead.

Aviation stocks take flight as govt ups fare price band; SpiceJet gains 7%

On Thursday, Ministry of Civil Aviation revised air fare price band on flights with 90 to 120 minutes of duration to Rs 3,900, up from Rs 3,500 earlier

SpiceJet to start 24 domestic flights from various cities including Ajmer

Flights between Ahmedabad-Bagdogra-Ahmedabad and Chennai -Kolkata -Chennai will operate three days a week while flights from Patna will operate five days a week to Bengaluru and twice a week to Surat