SpiceJet commences Haj flight operations

PUNE: SpiceJet commenced its Haj operations on Thursday with the inaugural flights departing from Srinagar to Jeddah, 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, the airline will also operate special

Haj flights

from Guwahati, Gaya, Bhopal, Indore, Aurangabad, and Vijayawada.

The A340 aircraft will be deployed from Srinagar and Guwahati, airline officials said.
Last year, SpiceJet generated a revenue of Rs. 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.”

Joint Secretary, Ministry of Minority Affairs, CPS Bakshi, and Airport Director, Srinagar International Airport, 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 Jeddah between 9^th May and 31^st May 2024. Return flights from Medina are scheduled between 22^nd June and 15^th July 2024. SpiceJet will operate 102 special flights, catering to over 13,800 pilgrims during this special operation.