By Kavita Mistry 
SpiceJet has announced the addition of three new aircraft to its operational fleet, including an Airbus A340 wide-body and two Boeing 737s, signalling the beginning of its extensive winter expansion drive. The move comes as part of the airline’s broader strategy to meet rising air travel demand during the upcoming festive and holiday season.
These aircraft will commence operations between October 10 and 11, kicking off a major fleet enhancement initiative. Over the next two months, SpiceJet plans to induct a total of 20 aircraft under a damp lease arrangement and will also unground four existing planes by mid-December.
This fleet augmentation represents a critical phase in the airline’s operational strategy to increase its network capacity and efficiency. The airline aims to more than double its operational fleet and triple its available seat kilometres (ASKM) by the end of December 2025. This expansion will allow the carrier to introduce new routes, enhance frequencies on key sectors, and improve overall passenger connectivity.
Ajay Singh, Chairman and Managing Director of SpiceJet, said, “This is just the beginning of a large-scale expansion that will redefine SpiceJet’s operations this winter. With every new induction, we are strengthening our operational capabilities, opening new routes, and ensuring greater convenience and connectivity for our passengers across India and beyond. These new inductions will more than double our operational fleet and triple our ASKM by December 2025. Our fleet expansion reflects the robust travel demand we are witnessing and our readiness to meet it with confidence.”
With this accelerated growth strategy, SpiceJet reaffirms its commitment to expanding its network footprint, catering to the evolving travel preferences of passengers, and strengthening its position in India’s rapidly recovering aviation market.
