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SpiceJet to hire up to 2,000 Jet staff, says Ajay Singh

SpiceJet plans to hire up to 2,000 staff, including pilots and cabin crew, of the defunct Jet Airways as the no-frills carrier continues to expand its operations.

SpiceJet adds new Boeing 737 to its fleet; becomes fourth domestic airline to have 100 aircraft

SpiceJet is the fourth domestic airline to have 100 aircraft in its fleet, after Air India, IndiGo, and the now grounded Jet Airways.

SpiceJet announces launch of daily non-stop Mumbai-Jeddah flight service, six other new flights

On the domestic sector, it will launch six new domestic flights connecting the country's financial capital to other destinations from May 20.

Delhi-bound SpiceJet flight makes emergency landing in Nagpur; stranded passengers show outrage on Twitter

Passengers were not allowed to de-board the plane for over 3 hours after which they lodged a protest with the authorities.

SpiceJet signs pact for code share partnership with Emirates to allow opening of new routes, destinations

SpiceJet passengers from 51 domestic destinations will be able to access Emirates' network across the US, Europe, Africa and Middle East.

SpiceJet hires 100 pilots, 200 cabin crew, 200 technical and airport staff of Jet Airways

SpiceJet chairman and managing director Ajay Singh in a statement Friday said that his carrier is giving "first preference" to Jet Airways staff in recruitment.

SpiceJet to expend its Bombardier fleet

The move is aimed at augmenting capacity in the domestic markets especially on regional routes, following the near collapse of Jet Airways, which has resulted in massive surge in air fares besides mismatch in demand and supply amid peak travel season.

SpiceJet announces launch of direct flights from Mumbai to 5 international destinations. Check details here

"We are delighted to connect a large number of popular international destinations from Mumbai, a city that has always been a key and integral part of our network," SpiceJet Chairman said.

SpiceJet to induct 16 Boeing aircraft on dry lease

The announcement comes at a time when airfares have been on an upswing across India for the last few weeks due to sharp decline in number of flights primarily caused by grounding of around 90 per cent of cash-strapped Jet Airways' 119-aircraft fleet.

SpiceJet becomes first Indian low-cost airline to join IATA

The membership would help SpiceJet, which has ambitious expansion plans, to have codeshares and agreements with other carriers, the domestic airline said in a statement on Tuesday.

SpiceJet scrip fall 8% as Max 737 aircraft grounded

The DGCA has said that the Boeing 737 MAX planes will be grounded till appropriate modifications and safety measures are undertaken to ensure their safe operations.

Spot airfares see steep rise as government bans 737 Max 8 aircraft

Airfares were at least 15 percent higher this year compared to last year, and owing to the current situation, airfares are expected to rise further this season," said Sharat Dhall, Chief Operating Officer (B2C), Yatra.com

India grounds Boeing 737 Max 8: SpiceJet cancels 14 flights; DGCA prepares contingency plan

SpiceJet has cancelled 14 flights in wake of India's civil aviation authorities decision to ground the Boeing 737 max aircraft by 4 pm today. The DGCA's decision comes after growing concerns on the safety of the aircraft in wake of Ethiopian Airlines aircraft carsh that killed 157 people. Almost half of the world, including Europe, China and Australia have banned the 737 Max 8 from its airspace.

Ethiopian crash: DGCA to question Jet Airways, SpiceJet on Boeing B737 MAX planes

As many as 149 passengers, including Indians, were killed when a Boeing 737 MAX plane operated by Ethiopian Airlines crashed soon after taking off from Addis Ababa.

Spicejet Q2 net loss at Rs 389.37 crore as high fuel cost, rupee fall take toll

Major relief for Jet Airways, SpiceJet and IndiGo as govt announces excise duty cut on jet fuel from 14% to 11%

The shares of major aviation stocks surged by nearly 14 per cent on Wednesday. 

SpiceJet operates first commercial flight to Pakyong airport

The airline will operate direct flights on the Kolkata-Pakyong-Kolkata route daily under the Centre's regional connectivity scheme UDAN, the statement said.

SpiceJet operates India's first flight partially powered by bio-fuel between Delhi-Dehradun

According to an ANI report, the flight utilised 75 per cent of aviation turbine fuel and 25 per cent of biofuel.

SpiceJet to enter into major business partnerships with two US companies: CMD Ajay Singh

Low-cost carrier SpiceJet is considering entering into major business partnerships with two American companies

Private air carriers IndiGo, GoAir, SpiceJet raise check-in baggage charges beyond 15 kg- Check rates

 State-run Air India is the only airline now on the domestic sector which allows passengers to carry up to 25 kg baggage free.