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Time of India
02-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Gaya to Medina: SpiceJet kicks off Haj 2025 ops with new jets and 18% more pilgrims
SpiceJet has started its Haj 2025 operations with the inaugural flight taking off from Gaya to Medina, beginning this year's pilgrimage. The airline will run a total of 45 flights in the first phase, connecting Gaya, Srinagar, Guwahati, and Kolkata with the Saudi Arabian cities of Medina and Jeddah. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack India's Rafale-M deal may turn up the heat on Pakistan China's support for Pakistan may be all talk, no action India brings grounded choppers back in action amid LoC tensions This first phase of operations will continue until May 29, 2025. Flights from Guwahati to Medina are scheduled to begin on May 3, followed by flights from Srinagar to Medina starting on May 4. Services from Kolkata to Jeddah will begin on May 16. The return leg of the Haj operation is planned between June 13 and July 11. SpiceJet will be carrying about 15,500 pilgrims this year, which is an 18% rise from the 13,000 passengers the airline flew for Haj in 2024. The increase highlights the growing importance of Haj operations as a major source of revenue for the airline. In 2024, SpiceJet had operated 102 Haj flights from seven Indian cities — Srinagar, Gaya, Guwahati, Bhopal, Indore, Aurangabad, and Vijayawada — and earned Rs 209 crore in revenue through the operation. To improve the travel experience for pilgrims this year, the airline has added two wide-body Airbus A340 aircraft to its fleet. Each of these planes can carry 324 passengers and will be deployed on the Srinagar–Medina, Guwahati–Medina, and Kolkata–Jeddah routes. A 189-seater Boeing 737 has been assigned to the Gaya–Medina route. Live Events 'It is an honour for SpiceJet to once again play a meaningful role in facilitating the sacred Haj pilgrimage. Every year, we strive to make this journey smoother and more comfortable for thousands of pilgrims. Our continued participation in this important operation reflects our deep commitment to serving communities across the country with care, efficiency, and dedication,' said Debojo Maharshi, Chief Business Officer at SpiceJet.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
SpiceJet flags off Haj 2025 ops, to fly 15.5k pilgrims from Indian cities to Medina
The airline will operate 45 flights in the initial phase, connecting Gaya, Srinagar, Guwahati, and Kolkata to Medina and Jeddah. PUNE: SpiceJet on Friday flagged off its Haj 2025 operations with the inaugural flight departing from Gaya to Medina, marking the start of the sacred pilgrimage for thousands of Indian pilgrims. The airline will operate a total of 45 Haj flights in the first phase, connecting Gaya, Srinagar, Guwahati, and Kolkata to Medina and Jeddah. The first phase of operations will run until May 29, with flights from Guwahati to Medina beginning May 3, Srinagar to Medina from May 4, and Kolkata to Jeddah from May 16. The return leg of Haj operations is scheduled between June 13 and July 11, officials said. SpiceJet is facilitating the travel of approximately 15,500 pilgrims this year, an 18% increase from the 13,000 pilgrims carried in 2024, further underlining the importance of Haj operations as a significant revenue generator for the airline. In 2024, SpiceJet operated 102 Haj flights from seven Indian cities including Srinagar, Gaya, Guwahati, Bhopal, Indore, Aurangabad, and Vijayawada, generating a revenue of Rs.209 crore. To enhance the travel experience, SpiceJet has inducted two wide-body Airbus A340 aircraft, each capable of accommodating 324 passengers. These aircraft will operate on routes from Srinagar and Guwahati to Medina and from Kolkata to Jeddah. A 189-seater Boeing 737 aircraft has been deployed on the Gaya-Medina route. Debojo Maharshi, Chief Business Officer, SpiceJet, said, 'It is an honour for SpiceJet to once again play a meaningful role in facilitating the sacred Haj pilgrimage. Every year, we strive to make this journey smoother and more comfortable for thousands of pilgrims. Our continued participation in this important operation reflects our deep commitment to serving communities across the country with care, efficiency, and dedication. We wish all Haj pilgrims a safe and blessed journey.'
Business Upturn
02-05-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
SpiceJet kicks off Haj 2025 operations with inaugural flight from Gaya; 45 flights planned in Phase 1
By Aditya Bhagchandani Published on May 2, 2025, 11:08 IST SpiceJet has officially commenced its Haj 2025 operations with the first flight departing from Gaya to Medina, signaling the start of the sacred pilgrimage for thousands of Indian Muslims. The airline plans to operate a total of 45 flights in the first phase, connecting cities including Gaya, Srinagar, Guwahati, and Kolkata to Medina and Jeddah. To support the scale of operations, SpiceJet has inducted two Airbus A340 wide-body aircraft, each with a capacity of 324 passengers. These jets will serve high-demand routes from Srinagar and Guwahati to Medina, and from Kolkata to Jeddah. The Gaya-Medina route will be served by a 189-seater Boeing 737. The current phase will run until May 29, 2025, with return operations scheduled between June 13 and July 11, 2025. SpiceJet expects to transport around 15,500 pilgrims this year, marking an 18% increase from the 13,000 carried in 2024. The airline sees Haj operations as a key revenue contributor; last year, it generated Rs 209 crore through 102 flights from seven Indian cities. Debojo Maharshi, Chief Business Officer at SpiceJet, emphasized the airline's commitment to making the pilgrimage smoother for all passengers. 'Our continued participation in this important operation reflects our deep commitment to serving communities across the country,' he said. The Haj operations are expected to significantly contribute to the airline's earnings in FY25, especially as SpiceJet continues to diversify and stabilize amid industry headwinds. Aditya Bhagchandani serves as the Senior Editor and Writer at Business Upturn, where he leads coverage across the Business, Finance, Corporate, and Stock Market segments. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to journalistic integrity, he not only contributes insightful articles but also oversees editorial direction for the reporting team.
