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{{Infobox airline |
{{Infobox airline |
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|airline=SpiceJet |
| airline = SpiceJet |
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|logo= SpiceJet_logo.svg |
| logo = SpiceJet_logo.svg |
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|logo_size= 250px |
| logo_size = 250px |
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|IATA=SG |
| IATA = SG |
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|ICAO=SEJ |
| ICAO = SEJ |
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|callsign=SPICEJET |
| callsign = SPICEJET |
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|parent= |
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|company_slogan=Red. Hot. Spicy. |
| company_slogan = Red. Hot. Spicy. |
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|founded= |
| founded = 2004 |
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|commenced={{Start date|df=yes|2005|5|23}} |
| commenced = {{Start date|df=yes|2005|5|23}} |
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| headquarters = [[Gurugram]], [[Haryana]], [[India]]<ref name="SpiceJetHQ">{{cite web |url=http://www.spicejet.com/contactus.aspx |title=SpiceJet Contact Information, SpiceJet Airlines |publisher=Spicejet |access-date=14 September 2010 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130423230855/http://www.spicejet.com/ContactUs.aspx |archivedate=23 April 2013 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> |
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|key_people = [[Ajay Singh (entrepreneur)|Ajay Singh]] ([[Managing Director|MD]]) <br /> Kiran Koteshwar ([[Chief Financial Officer|CFO]])<br /> Debojo Maharshi ([[Chief Marketing Officer|CMO]]) |
| key_people = [[Ajay Singh (entrepreneur)|Ajay Singh]] ([[Managing Director|MD]]) <br /> Kiran Koteshwar ([[Chief Financial Officer|CFO]])<br /> Debojo Maharshi ([[Chief Marketing Officer|CMO]]) |
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|hubs = {{plainlist| |
| hubs = {{plainlist| |
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* [[Indira Gandhi International Airport]] |
* [[Indira Gandhi International Airport]] |
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* [[Rajiv Gandhi International Airport]] |
* [[Rajiv Gandhi International Airport]] |
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| traded_as |
| traded_as = {{BSE|500285}} |
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|revenue |
| revenue = {{profit}} {{INRConvert|7933|c}} (FY 2018)<ref name="SJRP">{{cite web|url=http://corporate.spicejet.com/Content/pdf/BSE-Q4-18.pdf|title=SpiceJet FY 18 Investor Presentation: Results|accessdate=2 May 2018|work=[[Spicejet]]|page=7,9|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170510091014/http://corporate.spicejet.com/Content/pdf/InvestorPresentation-Q4FY16.pdf|archivedate=10 May 2017|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |
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|net_income = {{profit}} {{INRConvert|557|c}} (FY 2018)<ref name="SJRP"/> |
| net_income = {{profit}} {{INRConvert|557|c}} (FY 2018)<ref name="SJRP"/> |
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|assets = {{profit}} {{INRConvert|4109|c}} (FY 2018)<ref name="SJRP"/> |
| assets = {{profit}} {{INRConvert|4109|c}} (FY 2018)<ref name="SJRP"/> |
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|num_employees = 8,447 (FY 2018)<ref name="SJRP"/> |
| num_employees = 8,447 (FY 2018)<ref name="SJRP"/> |
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|fleet_size=111 |
| fleet_size = 111 |
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|destinations=49<ref name="TOI">{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Now-SpiceJet-offers-Rs-499-fare-on-domestic-network/articleshow/41415150.cms|title=Now, SpiceJet offers Rs 499 fare on domestic network|newspaper=[[Times of India]]|date=1 September 2014|access-date=5 September 2014|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140904022624/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Now-SpiceJet-offers-Rs-499-fare-on-domestic-network/articleshow/41415150.cms|archivedate=4 September 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |
| destinations = 49<ref name="TOI">{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Now-SpiceJet-offers-Rs-499-fare-on-domestic-network/articleshow/41415150.cms|title=Now, SpiceJet offers Rs 499 fare on domestic network|newspaper=[[Times of India]]|date=1 September 2014|access-date=5 September 2014|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140904022624/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Now-SpiceJet-offers-Rs-499-fare-on-domestic-network/articleshow/41415150.cms|archivedate=4 September 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |
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|website= [http://www.spicejet.com/ spiceJet.com] |
| website = [http://www.spicejet.com/ spiceJet.com] |
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'''SpiceJet Limited''' is an Indian [[low-cost airline]] headquartered in [[Gurgaon]], India. It is the second largest airline in the country by number of domestic passengers carried, with a market share of 13.6% as of March 2019.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://dgca.nic.in/reports/Traffic_reports/Traffic_Rep032019.pdf |title=March 2019 Domestic Traffic Reports |publisher=Directorate General of Civil Aviation |accessdate=22 April 2019 |page=21 }}</ref> The airline operates 312 daily flights to 55 destinations, including 47 Indian and 7 international destinations from its hubs at [[Indira Gandhi International Airport|Delhi]], [[Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport|Kolkata]], [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport|Mumbai]] and [[Rajiv Gandhi International Airport|Hyderabad]]. |
'''SpiceJet Limited''' is an [[List of companies of India|Indian]] [[low-cost airline]] headquartered in [[Gurgaon|Gurugram]], [[Haryana]], [[India]]. It is the second largest airline in the country by number of domestic passengers carried, with a market share of 13.6% as of March 2019.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://dgca.nic.in/reports/Traffic_reports/Traffic_Rep032019.pdf |title=March 2019 Domestic Traffic Reports |publisher=Directorate General of Civil Aviation |accessdate=22 April 2019 |page=21 }}</ref> The airline operates 312 daily flights to 55 destinations, including 47 [[List of cities in India by population|Indian]] and 7 international destinations from its hubs at [[Indira Gandhi International Airport|Delhi]], [[Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport|Kolkata]], [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport|Mumbai]] and [[Rajiv Gandhi International Airport|Hyderabad]]. |
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Established as [[air taxi]] provider [[ModiLuft]] in 1994, the company was acquired by Indian entrepreneur [[Ajay Singh (entrepreneur)|Ajay Singh]] in 2004 and |
Established as [[air taxi]] provider [[ModiLuft]] in 1994, the company was acquired by Indian entrepreneur [[Ajay Singh (entrepreneur)|Ajay Singh]] in 2004 and renamed to SpiceJet. The airline operated its first flight in May 2005. Indian media baron [[Kalanidhi Maran]] acquired a controlling stake in SpiceJet in June 2010 through [[Sun Group]] which was sold back to Ajay Singh in January 2015. The airline operates a fleet of [[Boeing 737]] and [[Bombardier Dash 8]] aircraft. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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===2005–2013: Inception and expansion=== |
===2005–2013: Inception and expansion=== |
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In 2004, the company was acquired by [[Ajay Singh (entrepreneur)|Ajay Singh]] and the airline planned to restart operations as SpiceJet following the [[Low-cost carrier|low-cost]] model.<ref name="History"/> SpiceJet leased two [[Boeing 737-800]] aircraft in 2005 and planned to order 10 new aircraft for expansion.<ref name="lease">{{cite news|title=India's Spicejet takes 10 Boeings|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/4735540.stm|work=[[BBC news]]|access-date=24 March 2016|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160405091353/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/4735540.stm|archivedate=5 April 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref> SpiceJet opened bookings on 18 May 2005 and the first flight was operated between [[Indira Gandhi International Airport|Delhi]] and [[Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport|Mumbai]] on 24 May 2005.<ref>{{cite news|title=Spic(e)y flight: Delhi-Mumbai for Rs 1,599|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Spicey-flight-Delhi-Mumbai-for-Rs-1599/articleshow/1197332.cms|newspaper=[[Times of India]]|date=10 August 2005|access-date=24 March 2016|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917221901/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Spicey-flight-Delhi-Mumbai-for-Rs-1599/articleshow/1197332.cms|archivedate=17 September 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref> By July 2008, it was India's third-largest low-cost carrier in terms of market share after [[Air Deccan]] and [[IndiGo]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.livemint.com/Companies/drP6yUYfZFCelfFsnilSsK/SpiceJet-Modi-call-truce-to-sell-115-mn-shares.html|title=SpiceJet, Modi call truce; to sell 11.5 mn shares|date=25 June 2008|first=Tarun|last=Shukla|newspaper=[[Live Mint]]|access-date=24 March 2016|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160405203527/http://www.livemint.com/Companies/drP6yUYfZFCelfFsnilSsK/SpiceJet-Modi-call-truce-to-sell-115-mn-shares.html|archivedate=5 April 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Indian media baron [[Kalanidhi Maran]] acquired 37.7% stake in SpiceJet in June 2010 through [[Sun Group]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Kalanithi-Maran-to-buy-37-stake-in-SpiceJet/articleshow/6037165.cms|title=Kalanithi Maran to buy 37% stake in SpiceJet|newspaper=[[The Economic Times]]|date=11 June 2010|access-date=30 August 2010|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100718072031/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Kalanithi-Maran-to-buy-37-stake-in-SpiceJet/articleshow/6037165.cms|archivedate=18 July 2010|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref name=hindu>{{cite news|title=Kalanidhi Maran buys 37.7 p.c. stake in SpiceJet|url=http://www.thehindu.com/business/companies/article454226.ece|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=13 June 2010|access-date=8 August 2010|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100824055836/http://www.thehindu.com/business/companies/article454226.ece|archivedate=24 August 2010|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The airline ordered 30 Boeing 737-8 aircraft worth {{US$|2.7 billion}} July 2010 and a further 15 [[Bombardier Dash 8|Bombardier Q4 Dash]] short-haul aircraft worth {{US$|446 million}} in December 2010.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://in.reuters.com/article/idINIndia-53458520101209|title=SpiceJet order adds to Bombardier's India footprint|place=Toronto, Canada|date=9 December 2010|work==[[Reuters]]|access-date=24 March 2016|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160405075524/http://in.reuters.com/article/idINIndia-53458520101209|archivedate=5 April 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |
In 2004, the company was acquired by [[Ajay Singh (entrepreneur)|Ajay Singh]] and the airline planned to restart operations as SpiceJet following the [[Low-cost carrier|low-cost]] model.<ref name="History"/> SpiceJet leased two [[Boeing 737-800]] aircraft in 2005 and planned to order 10 new aircraft for expansion.<ref name="lease">{{cite news|title=India's Spicejet takes 10 Boeings|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/4735540.stm|work=[[BBC news]]|access-date=24 March 2016|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160405091353/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/4735540.stm|archivedate=5 April 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref> SpiceJet opened bookings on 18 May 2005 and the first flight was operated between [[Indira Gandhi International Airport|Delhi]] and [[Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport|Mumbai]] on 24 May 2005.<ref>{{cite news|title=Spic(e)y flight: Delhi-Mumbai for Rs 1,599|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Spicey-flight-Delhi-Mumbai-for-Rs-1599/articleshow/1197332.cms|newspaper=[[Times of India]]|date=10 August 2005|access-date=24 March 2016|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917221901/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Spicey-flight-Delhi-Mumbai-for-Rs-1599/articleshow/1197332.cms|archivedate=17 September 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref> By July 2008, it was [[India]]'s third-largest low-cost carrier in terms of market share after [[Air Deccan]] and [[IndiGo]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.livemint.com/Companies/drP6yUYfZFCelfFsnilSsK/SpiceJet-Modi-call-truce-to-sell-115-mn-shares.html|title=SpiceJet, Modi call truce; to sell 11.5 mn shares|date=25 June 2008|first=Tarun|last=Shukla|newspaper=[[Live Mint]]|access-date=24 March 2016|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160405203527/http://www.livemint.com/Companies/drP6yUYfZFCelfFsnilSsK/SpiceJet-Modi-call-truce-to-sell-115-mn-shares.html|archivedate=5 April 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Indian media baron [[Kalanidhi Maran]] acquired 37.7% stake in SpiceJet in June 2010 through [[Sun Group]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Kalanithi-Maran-to-buy-37-stake-in-SpiceJet/articleshow/6037165.cms|title=Kalanithi Maran to buy 37% stake in SpiceJet|newspaper=[[The Economic Times]]|date=11 June 2010|access-date=30 August 2010|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100718072031/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Kalanithi-Maran-to-buy-37-stake-in-SpiceJet/articleshow/6037165.cms|archivedate=18 July 2010|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref name=hindu>{{cite news|title=Kalanidhi Maran buys 37.7 p.c. stake in SpiceJet|url=http://www.thehindu.com/business/companies/article454226.ece|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=13 June 2010|access-date=8 August 2010|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100824055836/http://www.thehindu.com/business/companies/article454226.ece|archivedate=24 August 2010|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The airline ordered 30 Boeing 737-8 aircraft worth {{US$|2.7 billion}} July 2010 and a further 15 [[Bombardier Dash 8|Bombardier Q4 Dash]] short-haul aircraft worth {{US$|446 million}} in December 2010.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://in.reuters.com/article/idINIndia-53458520101209|title=SpiceJet order adds to Bombardier's India footprint|place=Toronto, Canada|date=9 December 2010|work==[[Reuters]]|access-date=24 March 2016|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160405075524/http://in.reuters.com/article/idINIndia-53458520101209|archivedate=5 April 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |
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In 2012, SpiceJet suffered a loss of over {{INRConvert|390|m}} owing to increase in global crude prices.<ref>{{cite news|title=Fund infusion critical for SpiceJet|url=http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/fund-infusion-critical-for-spicejet/464005/|newspaper=[[Business Standard]]|date=8 February 2012|first=Ram Prasad|last=Sahu|place=Mumbai, India|access-date=15 February 2012|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120208124050/http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/fund-infusion-critical-for-spicejet/464005/|archivedate=8 February 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> On 9 January 2012, the [[Directorate General of Civil Aviation (India)|Directorate General of Civil Aviation]], reported that several airlines in India, including SpiceJet, have not maintained crucial data for the [[flight operations quality assurance]].<ref>{{cite news|title=IndiGo, SpiceJet airlines violate mandatory safety norms: DGCA|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/indigo-spicejet-goair-jet-airways-airlines-flout-norms-dgca/1/167838.html|work=[[India Today]]|date=10 January 2012|access-date=20 January 2012|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120311183607/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/indigo-spicejet-goair-jet-airways-airlines-flout-norms-dgca/1/167838.html|archivedate=11 March 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The [[Bombay Stock Exchange]] announced that ever since June 2011, SpiceJet had been suffering losses.<ref>{{cite web|title=Standalone Result – 31-Dec-11|url=http://www.bseindia.com/qresann/results.asp?scripcd=500285&scripname=SPICEJET%20LTD.&type=72&quarter=DQ2011-2012&ResType=&checkcons=|publisher=Bombay Stock Exchange|access-date=2 March 2012}}</ref> In 2012, Kalanidhi Maran increased his stake in the airline by investing {{INRConvert|1|b}} in the airline.<ref>{{cite news|title=Marans to pump Rs 100 cr into SpiceJet, up stake to 48.6 pc|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/kalanithi-maran-to-pump-rs-100-cr-into-spicejet/235608-7.html|work=CNN-IBN|date=3 March 2012|access-date=24 March 2016|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150107114820/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/kalanithi-maran-to-pump-rs-100-cr-into-spicejet/235608-7.html|archivedate=7 January 2015|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The airline returned to profits at the end of the same year.<ref>{{cite news|title=SpiceJet returns to profit|url=http://www.thehindu.com/business/spicejet-returns-to-profit/article4328705.ece|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=27 January 2013|access-date=24 March 2016|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140527163117/http://www.thehindu.com/business/spicejet-returns-to-profit/article4328705.ece|archivedate=27 May 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref> In 2013, SpiceJet entered into an inter airline pact with [[Tigerair]] on 16 December 2013 which was later scrapped in January 2015.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/tigerair-scraps-three-year-inter-line-pact-with-spicejet-115012900445_1.html|title=Tigerair scraps three-year inter-line pact with SpiceJet|first=Roudra|last=Bhattacharya|place=New Delhi, India|newspaper=[[Business Standard]]|date=30 January 2015|access-date=24 March 2016|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160405160628/http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/tigerair-scraps-three-year-inter-line-pact-with-spicejet-115012900445_1.html|archivedate=5 April 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |
In 2012, SpiceJet suffered a loss of over {{INRConvert|390|m}} owing to increase in global crude prices.<ref>{{cite news|title=Fund infusion critical for SpiceJet|url=http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/fund-infusion-critical-for-spicejet/464005/|newspaper=[[Business Standard]]|date=8 February 2012|first=Ram Prasad|last=Sahu|place=Mumbai, India|access-date=15 February 2012|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120208124050/http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/fund-infusion-critical-for-spicejet/464005/|archivedate=8 February 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> On 9 January 2012, the [[Directorate General of Civil Aviation (India)|Directorate General of Civil Aviation]], reported that several airlines in [[India]], including SpiceJet, have not maintained crucial data for the [[flight operations quality assurance]].<ref>{{cite news|title=IndiGo, SpiceJet airlines violate mandatory safety norms: DGCA|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/indigo-spicejet-goair-jet-airways-airlines-flout-norms-dgca/1/167838.html|work=[[India Today]]|date=10 January 2012|access-date=20 January 2012|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120311183607/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/indigo-spicejet-goair-jet-airways-airlines-flout-norms-dgca/1/167838.html|archivedate=11 March 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The [[Bombay Stock Exchange]] announced that ever since June 2011, SpiceJet had been suffering losses.<ref>{{cite web|title=Standalone Result – 31-Dec-11|url=http://www.bseindia.com/qresann/results.asp?scripcd=500285&scripname=SPICEJET%20LTD.&type=72&quarter=DQ2011-2012&ResType=&checkcons=|publisher=Bombay Stock Exchange|access-date=2 March 2012}}</ref> In 2012, Kalanidhi Maran increased his stake in the airline by investing {{INRConvert|1|b}} in the airline.<ref>{{cite news|title=Marans to pump Rs 100 cr into SpiceJet, up stake to 48.6 pc|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/kalanithi-maran-to-pump-rs-100-cr-into-spicejet/235608-7.html|work=CNN-IBN|date=3 March 2012|access-date=24 March 2016|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150107114820/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/kalanithi-maran-to-pump-rs-100-cr-into-spicejet/235608-7.html|archivedate=7 January 2015|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The airline returned to profits at the end of the same year.<ref>{{cite news|title=SpiceJet returns to profit|url=http://www.thehindu.com/business/spicejet-returns-to-profit/article4328705.ece|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=27 January 2013|access-date=24 March 2016|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140527163117/http://www.thehindu.com/business/spicejet-returns-to-profit/article4328705.ece|archivedate=27 May 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref> In 2013, SpiceJet entered into an inter airline pact with [[Tigerair]] on 16 December 2013 which was later scrapped in January 2015.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/tigerair-scraps-three-year-inter-line-pact-with-spicejet-115012900445_1.html|title=Tigerair scraps three-year inter-line pact with SpiceJet|first=Roudra|last=Bhattacharya|place=New Delhi, India|newspaper=[[Business Standard]]|date=30 January 2015|access-date=24 March 2016|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160405160628/http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/tigerair-scraps-three-year-inter-line-pact-with-spicejet-115012900445_1.html|archivedate=5 April 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |
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===2014–present: Downturn and recovery=== |
===2014–present: Downturn and recovery=== |
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==Corporate affairs== |
==Corporate affairs== |
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SpiceJet is headquartered in [[Gurgaon]], [[India]].<ref name="SpiceJetHQ"/> Ajay Singh serves as the Managing Director of the airline since January 2015.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/I-am-back-at-SpiceJet-for-long-run-Ajay-Singh/articleshow/46951504.cms|title=I am back at SpiceJet for long run: Ajay Singh|newspaper=[[Times of India]]|date=17 April 2015|agency=TNN|access-date=29 June 2015|last=Sinha|first=Saurabh|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150419053404/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/I-am-back-at-SpiceJet-for-long-run-Ajay-Singh/articleshow/46951504.cms|archivedate=19 April 2015|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The airline's logo consists of 15 dots arranged in three rows of five each in the order of their reducing sizes on a red background. In June 2015, the airline unveiled its current logo with a new tagline ''Red. Hot. Spicy.''<ref>{{cite press release|url=http://www.spicejet.com/PressReleaseNewsPage.aspx?strNews=SpiceJetMobileApp|title=SpiceJet Unveils New Brand Look and Slogan and Launches New Mobile App for Android and iOS as Part of its Ongoing 10th Anniversary Celebrations|work=SpiceJet|date=6 June 2015|access-date=24 March 2016|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160406025033/http://www.spicejet.com/PressReleaseNewsPage.aspx?strNews=SpiceJetMobileApp|archivedate=6 April 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref> SpiceJet names all its aircraft with the name of an [[spices|Indian spice]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=SpiceJet's newest Boeing 737BG aircraft named "Red Chilli"|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/35996420.cms|newspaper=[[Times of India]]|date=21 January 2016|access-date=24 March 2016|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160401013510/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/35996420.cms|archivedate=1 April 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |
SpiceJet is headquartered in [[Gurgaon|Gurugram]], [[Haryana]], [[India]].<ref name="SpiceJetHQ"/> Ajay Singh serves as the Managing Director of the airline since January 2015.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/I-am-back-at-SpiceJet-for-long-run-Ajay-Singh/articleshow/46951504.cms|title=I am back at SpiceJet for long run: Ajay Singh|newspaper=[[Times of India]]|date=17 April 2015|agency=TNN|access-date=29 June 2015|last=Sinha|first=Saurabh|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150419053404/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/I-am-back-at-SpiceJet-for-long-run-Ajay-Singh/articleshow/46951504.cms|archivedate=19 April 2015|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The airline's logo consists of 15 dots arranged in three rows of five each in the order of their reducing sizes on a red background. In June 2015, the airline unveiled its current logo with a new tagline ''Red. Hot. Spicy.''<ref>{{cite press release|url=http://www.spicejet.com/PressReleaseNewsPage.aspx?strNews=SpiceJetMobileApp|title=SpiceJet Unveils New Brand Look and Slogan and Launches New Mobile App for Android and iOS as Part of its Ongoing 10th Anniversary Celebrations|work=SpiceJet|date=6 June 2015|access-date=24 March 2016|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160406025033/http://www.spicejet.com/PressReleaseNewsPage.aspx?strNews=SpiceJetMobileApp|archivedate=6 April 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref> SpiceJet names all its aircraft with the name of an [[spices|Indian spice]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=SpiceJet's newest Boeing 737BG aircraft named "Red Chilli"|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/35996420.cms|newspaper=[[Times of India]]|date=21 January 2016|access-date=24 March 2016|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160401013510/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/35996420.cms|archivedate=1 April 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |
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==Destinations== |
==Destinations== |
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{{Main|List of SpiceJet destinations}} |
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As of {{currentmonthname}} {{currentyear}}, SpiceJet operates 306 flights daily to 35 Indian and 6 international destinations.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/spicejet-to-add-3-new-flights-6-additional-frequencies-in-summer/articleshow/51528339.cms|title=Spicejet to add 3 new flights, 6 additional frequencies in summer|date=23 March 2016|access-date=24 March 2016|newspaper=[[The Economic Times]]|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160323171643/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/spicejet-to-add-3-new-flights-6-additional-frequencies-in-summer/articleshow/51528339.cms|archivedate=23 March 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref> It operates hubs at [[Indira Gandhi International Airport|Delhi]] and [[Rajiv Gandhi International Airport|Hyderabad]], which is the primary base for its fleet of Bombardier Q400 aircraft.<ref name="hyd and awards">{{cite news|title=Bombardier to land Shamshabad airport in June|url=http://www.thehindu.com/business/bombardier-to-land-shamshabad-airport-in-june/article1628387.ece|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|place=Hyderabad, India|date=9 April 2011|access-date=30 December 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Profile on SpiceJet|url=http://centreforaviation.com/profiles/airlines/spicejet-sg|work=CAPA Centre for Aviation|access-date=7 June 2016|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160527065336/http://centreforaviation.com/profiles/airlines/spicejet-sg|archivedate=27 May 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref> After completing five years of flying, SpiceJet was allowed to commence international flights by Directorate General of Civil Aviation on 7 September 2010. SpiceJet launched flights from Delhi to [[Tribhuvan Airport|Kathmandu]] and [[Chennai International Airport|Chennai]] to [[Bandaranaike International Airport|Colombo]] and the first international flight took off on 7 October 2010 from Delhi.<ref>{{cite news|title=SpiceJet begins flight service to Delhi, Mumbai|url=http://www.thehindu.com/business/companies/spicejet-begins-flight-service-to-delhi-mumbai/article799040.ece|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=28 September 2010|place=Madurai, India|access-date=30 December 2011}}</ref> |
As of {{currentmonthname}} {{currentyear}}, SpiceJet operates 306 flights daily to 35 Indian and 6 international destinations.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/spicejet-to-add-3-new-flights-6-additional-frequencies-in-summer/articleshow/51528339.cms|title=Spicejet to add 3 new flights, 6 additional frequencies in summer|date=23 March 2016|access-date=24 March 2016|newspaper=[[The Economic Times]]|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160323171643/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/spicejet-to-add-3-new-flights-6-additional-frequencies-in-summer/articleshow/51528339.cms|archivedate=23 March 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref> It operates hubs at [[Indira Gandhi International Airport|Delhi]] and [[Rajiv Gandhi International Airport|Hyderabad]], which is the primary base for its fleet of [[De Havilland Canada Dash 8|Bombardier Q400]] aircraft.<ref name="hyd and awards">{{cite news|title=Bombardier to land Shamshabad airport in June|url=http://www.thehindu.com/business/bombardier-to-land-shamshabad-airport-in-june/article1628387.ece|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|place=Hyderabad, India|date=9 April 2011|access-date=30 December 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Profile on SpiceJet|url=http://centreforaviation.com/profiles/airlines/spicejet-sg|work=CAPA Centre for Aviation|access-date=7 June 2016|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160527065336/http://centreforaviation.com/profiles/airlines/spicejet-sg|archivedate=27 May 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref> After completing five years of flying, SpiceJet was allowed to commence international flights by [[Directorate General of Civil Aviation (India)|Directorate General of Civil Aviation]] on 7 September 2010. SpiceJet launched flights from [[Delhi]] to [[Tribhuvan Airport|Kathmandu]] and [[Chennai International Airport|Chennai]] to [[Bandaranaike International Airport|Colombo]] and the first international flight took off on 7 October 2010 from [[Delhi]].<ref>{{cite news|title=SpiceJet begins flight service to Delhi, Mumbai|url=http://www.thehindu.com/business/companies/spicejet-begins-flight-service-to-delhi-mumbai/article799040.ece|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=28 September 2010|place=Madurai, India|access-date=30 December 2011}}</ref> |
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SpiceJet placed its first firm order for 20 Next-Generation Boeing 737-800s in March 2005, with deliveries scheduled up to 2010.<ref name="lease"/> In November 2010, the airline ordered 30 Boeing 737-800s.<ref>{{cite press release|title=Boeing, SpiceJet Finalize Order for 30 Next-Generation 737-800s|url=http://boeing.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=1507|work=[[Boeing]]|date=8 November 2010|access-date=24 March 2016|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120407055809/http://boeing.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=1507|archivedate=7 April 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> On 9 December 2010, [[Bombardier Aerospace]] announced that SpiceJet had placed a firm order for fifteen Q400 NextGen turboprop airliners with [[option (aircraft purchasing)|options]] for another fifteen. SpiceJet used its fleet of Q400s for short-haul operations.<ref name=bombaspice>{{cite press release|title=Bombardier Sells 15 Q400 NextGen Aircraft to India's SpiceJet|url=http://www.bombardier.com/en/corporate/media-centre/press-releases/details?docID=0901260d8014a144|work=[[Bombardier Aerospace|Bombardier]]|date=9 December 2010|access-date=24 March 2016|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130317125758/http://www.bombardier.com/en/corporate/media-centre/press-releases/details?docID=0901260d8014a144|archivedate=17 March 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |
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SpiceJet placed its first firm order for 20 Next-Generation [[Boeing 737 Next Generation|Boeing 737-800]]<nowiki/>s in March 2005, with deliveries scheduled up to 2010.<ref name="lease"/> In November 2010, the airline ordered 30 Boeing 737-800s.<ref>{{cite press release|title=Boeing, SpiceJet Finalize Order for 30 Next-Generation 737-800s|url=http://boeing.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=1507|work=[[Boeing]]|date=8 November 2010|access-date=24 March 2016|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120407055809/http://boeing.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=1507|archivedate=7 April 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> On 9 December 2010, [[Bombardier Aerospace]] announced that SpiceJet had placed a firm order for fifteen Q400 NextGen turboprop airliners with [[option (aircraft purchasing)|options]] for another fifteen. SpiceJet used its fleet of Q400s for short-haul operations.<ref name=bombaspice>{{cite press release|title=Bombardier Sells 15 Q400 NextGen Aircraft to India's SpiceJet|url=http://www.bombardier.com/en/corporate/media-centre/press-releases/details?docID=0901260d8014a144|work=[[Bombardier Aerospace|Bombardier]]|date=9 December 2010|access-date=24 March 2016|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130317125758/http://www.bombardier.com/en/corporate/media-centre/press-releases/details?docID=0901260d8014a144|archivedate=17 March 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |
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In March 2014, the airline signed a {{US$|4.4 billion}} deal with Boeing for the procurement of 42 [[Boeing 737 MAX|737 MAX 8]] aircraft.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.biharprabha.com/2014/03/boeing-spicejet-ink-4-4-bn-deal-for-737-8-max-aircrafts-at-india-aviation-2014/|title=Boeing, SpiceJet ink $4.4 Bn deal for 737-8 Max aircraft at India Aviation 2014|newspaper=Bihar Prabha|date=12 March 2014|access-date=15 January 2015|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150101143623/http://news.biharprabha.com/2014/03/boeing-spicejet-ink-4-4-bn-deal-for-737-8-max-aircrafts-at-india-aviation-2014/|archivedate=1 January 2015|df=dmy-all}}</ref> In 2015, SpiceJet was in talks with both Boeing and Airbus for a possible order of more than 100 single aisle aircraft, either [[Airbus A320neo family|Airbus A320neo]] or the Boeing 737 MAX with the same being confirmed by Managing Director, Ajay Singh, in a conference in [[Dubai]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/spicejet-in-talks-with-aircraft-makers-to-purchase-planes/articleshow/48699760.cms|title=SpiceJet in talks with aircraft makers to purchase planes|newspaper=[[The Economic Times]]|date=27 August 2015|access-date=24 March 2016|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160827125156/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/spicejet-in-talks-with-aircraft-makers-to-purchase-planes/articleshow/48699760.cms|archivedate=27 August 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |
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In January 2017, the airline placed a firm order for 100 737 MAX 8 aircraft, and revealed itself as the airline behind the 13 MAX 8 aircraft previously attributed to an unidentified customer, taking its total order to 155 MAX 8 aircraft with purchase rights for 50 additional MAX 8 and wide-body aircraft. The budget carrier plans to grow its operational fleet to 200 airplanes by the end of the decade and expand regionally with the new 737 MAX family of airplanes.<ref name="SpiceJet in provisional deal for 40 Boeing 737 MAX 10 jets">{{cite web |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-boeing-spicejet-idUSKBN19A1ME |title=Boeing 737: Orders and Deliveries (updated monthly) |work=BUSINESS NEWS |date=19 June 2017 |accessdate=19 June 2017 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170619155313/http://www.reuters.com/article/us-boeing-spicejet-idUSKBN19A1ME |archivedate=19 June 2017 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> |
In January 2017, the airline placed a firm order for 100 737 MAX 8 aircraft, and revealed itself as the airline behind the 13 MAX 8 aircraft previously attributed to an unidentified customer, taking its total order to 155 MAX 8 aircraft with purchase rights for 50 additional MAX 8 and wide-body aircraft. The budget carrier plans to grow its operational fleet to 200 airplanes by the end of the decade and expand regionally with the new 737 MAX family of airplanes.<ref name="SpiceJet in provisional deal for 40 Boeing 737 MAX 10 jets">{{cite web |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-boeing-spicejet-idUSKBN19A1ME |title=Boeing 737: Orders and Deliveries (updated monthly) |work=BUSINESS NEWS |date=19 June 2017 |accessdate=19 June 2017 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170619155313/http://www.reuters.com/article/us-boeing-spicejet-idUSKBN19A1ME |archivedate=19 June 2017 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> |
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In June 2017, the airline signed a letter of intent with Bombardier at the 2017 Paris Air Show, to purchase up to 50 Q400 aircraft, catering to growth in passenger traffic arising from its participation in the Indian government's UDAN regional connectivity scheme.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bombardier.com/en/media/newsList/details.bca-20170620-spicejetq400.bombardiercom.html|title=Bombardier Signs a Letter of Intent with SpiceJet for up to 50 Q400 Aircraft - Bombardier|website=www.bombardier.com|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170909143125/http://www.bombardier.com/en/media/newsList/details.bca-20170620-spicejetq400.bombardiercom.html|archivedate=9 September 2017|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |
In June 2017, the airline signed a letter of intent with [[Bombardier Inc.|Bombardier]] at the 2017 [[Paris Air Show]], to purchase up to 50 Q400 aircraft, catering to growth in passenger traffic arising from its participation in the [[Government of India|Indian government]]'s [[UDAN]] regional connectivity scheme.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bombardier.com/en/media/newsList/details.bca-20170620-spicejetq400.bombardiercom.html|title=Bombardier Signs a Letter of Intent with SpiceJet for up to 50 Q400 Aircraft - Bombardier|website=www.bombardier.com|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170909143125/http://www.bombardier.com/en/media/newsList/details.bca-20170620-spicejetq400.bombardiercom.html|archivedate=9 September 2017|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |
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It is announced to induct 16 Boeing 737-800 NG in response to fulfil demands in local and international expansion. It was ordered due to the fleet of 737 max being currently banned and the downfall of [[Jet Airways]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/will-induct-16-boeing-737-800-ng-aircraft-on-dry-lease-spicejet/articleshow/68844016.cms}}</ref> |
It is announced to induct 16 Boeing 737-800 NG in response to fulfil demands in local and international expansion. It was ordered due to the fleet of 737 max being currently banned and the downfall of [[Jet Airways]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/will-induct-16-boeing-737-800-ng-aircraft-on-dry-lease-spicejet/articleshow/68844016.cms}}</ref> |
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SpiceXpress is the air cargo division of SpiceJet. The cargo airline was launched in September 2018 and commenced services on the Delhi-Bengaluru-Delhi route with a Boeing 737-700.<ref>{{cite web |title=SpiceJet's air cargo unit SpiceXpress looks to increase capacity, reach |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/spicejets-air-cargo-unit-spicexpress-looks-to-increase-capacity-reach-3055781.html |website=Moneycontrol |accessdate=25 January 2019}}</ref> |
SpiceXpress is the air cargo division of SpiceJet. The cargo airline was launched in September 2018 and commenced services on the [[Delhi]]-[[Bangalore|Bengaluru]]-[[Delhi]] route with a [[Boeing 737 Next Generation|Boeing 737-700]].<ref>{{cite web |title=SpiceJet's air cargo unit SpiceXpress looks to increase capacity, reach |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/spicejets-air-cargo-unit-spicexpress-looks-to-increase-capacity-reach-3055781.html |website=Moneycontrol |accessdate=25 January 2019}}</ref> |
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SpiceXpress began services between Guwahati and Hong Kong on 19 January 2019 becoming the first airline to operate freight services between Northeast India and Southeast Asia.<ref>{{cite web |title=Spicejet to begin freight services on Guwahati-Hong Kong route from Saturday |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/spicejet-to-begin-freight-services-on-guwahati-hong-kong-route-from-saturday/articleshow/67589447.cms |website=The Economic Times |accessdate=25 January 2019 |date=18 January 2019}}</ref> |
SpiceXpress began services between [[Guwahati]] and [[Hong Kong]] on 19 January 2019 becoming the first airline to operate freight services between [[Northeast India]] and [[Southeast Asia]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Spicejet to begin freight services on Guwahati-Hong Kong route from Saturday |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/spicejet-to-begin-freight-services-on-guwahati-hong-kong-route-from-saturday/articleshow/67589447.cms |website=The Economic Times |accessdate=25 January 2019 |date=18 January 2019}}</ref> |
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SpiceXpress took delivery of its first [[Boeing 737 Next Generation#737-800BCF|737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter]] (BCF) in September 2019, becoming the first |
SpiceXpress took delivery of its first [[Boeing 737 Next Generation#737-800BCF|737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter]] (BCF) in September 2019, becoming the first carrier in the [[Indian subcontinent]] to induct the converted freighter into its fleet.<ref>{{cite news |title=SpiceJet's cargo arm takes first 737-800BCF |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/spicejets-cargo-arm-takes-first-737-800bcf-461036/ | publisher=[[FlightGlobal]] |access-date=24 September 2019 |date=24 September 2019}}</ref> |
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Founded | 2004 | ||||||
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Commenced operations | 23 May 2005 | ||||||
Hubs | |||||||
Fleet size | 111 | ||||||
Destinations | 49[1] | ||||||
Traded as | BSE: 500285 | ||||||
Headquarters | Gurugram, Haryana, India[2] | ||||||
Key people | Ajay Singh (MD) Kiran Koteshwar (CFO) Debojo Maharshi (CMO) | ||||||
Revenue | ₹7,933 crore (US$990 million) (FY 2018)[3] | ||||||
Net income | ₹557 crore (US$70 million) (FY 2018)[3] | ||||||
Total assets | ₹4,109 crore (US$510 million) (FY 2018)[3] | ||||||
Employees | 8,447 (FY 2018)[3] | ||||||
Website | spiceJet.com |
SpiceJet Limited is an Indian low-cost airline headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana, India. It is the second largest airline in the country by number of domestic passengers carried, with a market share of 13.6% as of March 2019.[4] The airline operates 312 daily flights to 55 destinations, including 47 Indian and 7 international destinations from its hubs at Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Hyderabad.
Established as air taxi provider ModiLuft in 1994, the company was acquired by Indian entrepreneur Ajay Singh in 2004 and renamed to SpiceJet. The airline operated its first flight in May 2005. Indian media baron Kalanidhi Maran acquired a controlling stake in SpiceJet in June 2010 through Sun Group which was sold back to Ajay Singh in January 2015. The airline operates a fleet of Boeing 737 and Bombardier Dash 8 aircraft.
History
1984–1996: ModiLuft era
The origins of SpiceJet can be tracked back to March 1984 when the company was established by Indian industrialist S. K. Modi to provide private air taxi services.[5] On 17 February 1993, the company was named as MG Express and entered into technical partnership with the German flag carrier Lufthansa. The airline provided passenger and cargo services under the name of Modiluft before ceasing operations in 1996.[5]
2005–2013: Inception and expansion
In 2004, the company was acquired by Ajay Singh and the airline planned to restart operations as SpiceJet following the low-cost model.[5] SpiceJet leased two Boeing 737-800 aircraft in 2005 and planned to order 10 new aircraft for expansion.[6] SpiceJet opened bookings on 18 May 2005 and the first flight was operated between Delhi and Mumbai on 24 May 2005.[7] By July 2008, it was India's third-largest low-cost carrier in terms of market share after Air Deccan and IndiGo.[8] Indian media baron Kalanidhi Maran acquired 37.7% stake in SpiceJet in June 2010 through Sun Group.[9][10] The airline ordered 30 Boeing 737-8 aircraft worth US$2.7 billion July 2010 and a further 15 Bombardier Q4 Dash short-haul aircraft worth US$446 million in December 2010.[11]
In 2012, SpiceJet suffered a loss of over ₹390 million (US$4.9 million) owing to increase in global crude prices.[12] On 9 January 2012, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, reported that several airlines in India, including SpiceJet, have not maintained crucial data for the flight operations quality assurance.[13] The Bombay Stock Exchange announced that ever since June 2011, SpiceJet had been suffering losses.[14] In 2012, Kalanidhi Maran increased his stake in the airline by investing ₹1 billion (US$13 million) in the airline.[15] The airline returned to profits at the end of the same year.[16] In 2013, SpiceJet entered into an inter airline pact with Tigerair on 16 December 2013 which was later scrapped in January 2015.[17]
2014–present: Downturn and recovery
In January 2015, the Sun group sold its entire shareholding and transferred control to Ajay Singh.[18]
In late September 2017, the airline announced that it had placed a firm order for 25 Q400 turboprop aircraft.[19]
Corporate affairs
SpiceJet is headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana, India.[2] Ajay Singh serves as the Managing Director of the airline since January 2015.[20] The airline's logo consists of 15 dots arranged in three rows of five each in the order of their reducing sizes on a red background. In June 2015, the airline unveiled its current logo with a new tagline Red. Hot. Spicy.[21] SpiceJet names all its aircraft with the name of an Indian spice.[22]
Destinations
As of May 2024, SpiceJet operates 306 flights daily to 35 Indian and 6 international destinations.[23] It operates hubs at Delhi and Hyderabad, which is the primary base for its fleet of Bombardier Q400 aircraft.[24][25] After completing five years of flying, SpiceJet was allowed to commence international flights by Directorate General of Civil Aviation on 7 September 2010. SpiceJet launched flights from Delhi to Kathmandu and Chennai to Colombo and the first international flight took off on 7 October 2010 from Delhi.[26]
SpiceJet code-shares with the following airlines:
Fleet
As of September 2019, the SpiceJet operates the following aircraft:[28]
Aircraft | In Service | Orders | Passengers | Notes | |||
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Boeing 737-700 | 4 | — | 8 | 126 | 134 | ||
3 | — | — | 149 | 149 | |||
Boeing 737-800 | 28 | — | — | 189 | 189 | ||
23 | — | 12 | 156 | 168 | |||
Boeing 737-900 | 1 | — | 28 | 139 | 167 | ||
Boeing 737-900ER | 4 | — | — | 212 | 212 | ||
Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 13 | 193[29] | — | 189 | 189 | ||
Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 | 22[30] | — | — | 78 | 78 | ||
Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 NG | 9 | 41[citation needed] | — | 90 | 90 | ||
SpiceXpress Cargo fleet[31] | |||||||
Boeing 737-700BCF/BDSF | 3 | 17 | Cargo | Deliveries through 2022 Launch customer in India for the 737-700 freighter[32] | |||
Boeing 737-800BCF | 1 | — | Cargo | ||||
Total | 111 | 251 |
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SpiceJet placed its first firm order for 20 Next-Generation Boeing 737-800s in March 2005, with deliveries scheduled up to 2010.[6] In November 2010, the airline ordered 30 Boeing 737-800s.[33] On 9 December 2010, Bombardier Aerospace announced that SpiceJet had placed a firm order for fifteen Q400 NextGen turboprop airliners with options for another fifteen. SpiceJet used its fleet of Q400s for short-haul operations.[34]
In March 2014, the airline signed a US$4.4 billion deal with Boeing for the procurement of 42 737 MAX 8 aircraft.[35] In 2015, SpiceJet was in talks with both Boeing and Airbus for a possible order of more than 100 single aisle aircraft, either Airbus A320neo or the Boeing 737 MAX with the same being confirmed by Managing Director, Ajay Singh, in a conference in Dubai.[36]
In January 2017, the airline placed a firm order for 100 737 MAX 8 aircraft, and revealed itself as the airline behind the 13 MAX 8 aircraft previously attributed to an unidentified customer, taking its total order to 155 MAX 8 aircraft with purchase rights for 50 additional MAX 8 and wide-body aircraft. The budget carrier plans to grow its operational fleet to 200 airplanes by the end of the decade and expand regionally with the new 737 MAX family of airplanes.[37]
In June 2017, the airline signed a letter of intent with Bombardier at the 2017 Paris Air Show, to purchase up to 50 Q400 aircraft, catering to growth in passenger traffic arising from its participation in the Indian government's UDAN regional connectivity scheme.[38]
It is announced to induct 16 Boeing 737-800 NG in response to fulfil demands in local and international expansion. It was ordered due to the fleet of 737 max being currently banned and the downfall of Jet Airways.[39] Due to the closure of all Jet Airways flights they have place orders for 6 additional Boeing 737-800 NG and 5 more Bombardier Q-400 in Dry Lease to cover the shortage in the Indian aviation industry.[40]
Services
SpiceJet has moved away from the typical low-cost carrier service model of economy class-only seating.[41] The airline offers premium services under the name SpiceMax, whereby passengers can obtain additional benefits including pre-assigned seats with extra legroom; meals on board; priority check-in and boarding; and priority baggage handling; at a higher fare.[42] Otherwise SpiceJet does not provide complimentary meals in any of its flights. It does sell full in-flight meals on some flights.[41] SpiceJet does not operate any frequent-flyer programme and does not provide any in-flight entertainment options.[41]
Partnerships
SpiceJet has partnered with Tripfactory for selling holiday packages on its platform.[43]
SpiceXpress
SpiceXpress is the air cargo division of SpiceJet. The cargo airline was launched in September 2018 and commenced services on the Delhi-Bengaluru-Delhi route with a Boeing 737-700.[44]
SpiceXpress began services between Guwahati and Hong Kong on 19 January 2019 becoming the first airline to operate freight services between Northeast India and Southeast Asia.[45] SpiceXpress took delivery of its first 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) in September 2019, becoming the first carrier in the Indian subcontinent to induct the converted freighter into its fleet.[46]
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